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CP56 FXA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,320 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 72,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,353 miles

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,787 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places in front area and rear area (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside shields fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places in front area and rear area (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside shields fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,666 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s suspension arm mounts and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s suspension arm mounts and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,557 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 32,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 23,194 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,194 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,015 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 8,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,318 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 FXA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

CP56 FXA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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