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CX56 YTG

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 YTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,266 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/box section corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear axle bush's badly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,097 miles

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

front and rear corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear tyre walls.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) suspect wrong suspension leg fitted no support bracket present for brake hose. (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear tyre walls.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces. (3.5.1i)

items removed from view prior to test.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,621 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 42,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 26,641 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YTG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX56 YTG, 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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What year was CX56 YTG registered?

CX56 YTG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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