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CX56 ZPB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre cvracked

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2015 104,298 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre cvracked

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,693 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,052 miles

Nearside wiper blade damaged but, still cleaning the windscreen effectivly.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade damaged but, still cleaning the windscreen effectivly.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,395 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,283 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ZPB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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