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CX56 YRS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,836 mi
Last recorded5,836 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 YRS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 5,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 5,769 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 5,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill panel corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 5,602 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 20 Oct 2022 5,261 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 4,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 4,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 4,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 4,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 3,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 3,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 2,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 2,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 2,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 1,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 1,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 1,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 1,064 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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CX56 YRS 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 94.4%.

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 YRS, 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 CX56 YRS registered?

CX56 YRS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is CX56 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 YRS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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