MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s Bulkhead at remote linkage mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Emissions not tested will not hold steady revs and overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Position lamp not working Both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working Both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s, Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.1mm and Deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s and n/s Front sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust heat shield fallen down rubbing on driveshaft
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front wishbone mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front wishbone mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Floor corroded where mounting has pulled out (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust heat shield fallen down rubbing on driveshaft
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front wishbone mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front wishbone mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s D Cup Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s Chassis extension to subrame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet safety catch siezed
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s D Cup Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s Chassis extension to subrame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Different size tyre front to rear but the same on axle
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis extensions (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s and n/s front and rear (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyres deteriorating
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on shock absorber (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Different size tyre front to rear but the same on axle
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis extensions (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s and n/s front and rear (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyres deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CV56 UVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UVJ, 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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CV56 UVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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