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CN56 ZYL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 ZYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not fully inspected due to no screen washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter is not sitting correctly

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear strut has slight lift in the top mounting when vehicle is jack up on the lift

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut has slight lift in the top mounting when vehicle is jack up on the lift

Offside Front tyre valve is trapped at a very odd position

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear strut has slight lift in the top mounting when vehicle is jack up on the lift

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust cat heat shield is fully insecure

fuel tank exhaust heat shield is partially insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front floor pan area is badly corroding

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear inner sill is badly corroding

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front floor pan area is badly corroding

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear inner sill is badly corroding

Offside Rear tyre is wearing very low on the inner edge of the tread surface

Offside outer sill is badly corroding

Oil leak gear box selector shaft area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust cat heat shield is insecure

various areas of the vehicle under body is corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,478 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front floor pan area is badly corroding

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear inner sill is badly corroding

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front floor pan area is badly corroding

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear inner sill is badly corroding

Offside Rear tyre is wearing very low on the inner edge of the tread surface

Offside outer sill is badly corroding

Oil leak gear box selector shaft area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust cat heat shield is insecure

various areas of the vehicle under body is corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,780 miles

cat heat shield insecure

oil residue

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,430 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,919 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CN56 ZYL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN56 ZYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN56 ZYL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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