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CX56 VKB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,869 mi
Last recorded30,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,869 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Underbody covered in under-seal.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 30,858 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR + OSR - Inner + Outter sills corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Underbody covered in under-seal.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,614 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,614 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 28,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,751 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by fuel neck inner (5.2.6)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 26,749 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 25,337 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,336 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 25,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,842 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 20,842 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

off side and near side front tyres have slight craking wall to tread

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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CX56 VKB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX56 VKB, 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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CX56 VKB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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