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CV56 WUM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 WUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 107,365 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,140 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust mount corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear shock absorbers slightly weak.

corrosion showing to all underside

fuel tank showing corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion showing to all underside

fuel tank showing corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,883 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,842 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged both wires from sensors not supported (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch by brake hose (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,640 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing split pins missing out of track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong ? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing split pins missing out of track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) also fouling road wheel (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 69,296 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 66,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,981 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,587 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,790 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 WUM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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