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CP56 BXY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 BXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front and o/s rear inner wings corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 83,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front and o/s rear inner wings corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,256 miles

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2018 81,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,477 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

front discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

front discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,672 miles

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

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

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

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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CP56 BXY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP56 BXY, 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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CP56 BXY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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