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CP56 BYN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,339 mi
Last recorded52,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 BYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills / chassis corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 6 Jan 2025 52,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills / chassis corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,314 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension beam bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill closing panels, floors, chassis & inner wheel housings corroding.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 46,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension beam bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill closing panels, floors, chassis & inner wheel housings corroding.

Pass 23 Oct 2022 40,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,465 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 19,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,820 miles

surface corrosion too front off vec advise underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2016 15,806 miles

front wipers wearing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,199 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,613 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,076 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 10,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,508 miles

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 BYN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYN, 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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What year was CP56 BYN registered?

CP56 BYN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is CP56 BYN safe to buy?

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