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CP56 BYO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 BYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,783 miles

corrossion on both inner and outer sills

corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 31 Oct 2014 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrossion on both inner and outer sills

corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,398 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2013 74,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm.

play in offside rear beam bush.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,213 miles

o/s/f -- end broken off eop of coil spring

some play in steering coloum shaft

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,213 miles

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

o/s/f -- end broken off eop of coil spring

some play in steering coloum shaft

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,650 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,650 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,677 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,648 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,121 miles

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

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 BYO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP56 BYO registered?

CP56 BYO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is CP56 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 BYO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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