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CV56 USU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,388 mi
Last recorded44,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 USU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,388 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 44,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,559 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 5 Sep 2020 40,556 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

heavy under body black paint

wipers torn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,847 miles

heavy under body sealer

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,093 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 31,007 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s suspension arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,991 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 USU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USU, 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 CV56 USU registered?

CV56 USU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is CV56 USU safe to buy?

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