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CV56 CHF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,692 mi
Last recorded49,692 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 CHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 49,689 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,242 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 49,242 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,597 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 45,597 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,565 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 43,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,952 miles

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,494 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,966 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,381 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 26,381 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,574 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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CV56 CHF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CV56 CHF, 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 CV56 CHF registered?

CV56 CHF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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