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CU56 ZZD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,408 mi
Last recorded71,408 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,666 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 59,666 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,006 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 37,044 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing on the outer side walls.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,029 miles

THE SPARE TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD AND THE TYRE IS TOTALLY DEFLATED.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,058 miles

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

all four tyres are perishing on outer tyre walls

both front tyres are wearing low (2-3mm)

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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CU56 ZZD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU56 ZZD, 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 CU56 ZZD registered?

CU56 ZZD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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