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CP56 CAV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 CAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,117 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs becoming rusted

petrol flap area becoming corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 57,117 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

n/s o/s front brake discs becoming rusted

petrol flap area becoming corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,104 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advs corrosion under vehicle and floor area and suspension

advs offside front wheel damage

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advs corrosion under vehicle and floor area and suspension

advs offside front wheel damage

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,917 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,968 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)

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

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2013 37,578 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 34,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 29,186 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,627 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 15,932 miles

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

Offside Front 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 CAV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

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