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CY56 FKZ

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 65,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,963 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,414 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear underside vehicle slightly corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 60,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear underside vehicle slightly corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,675 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch slight corrsion 2/genral underbody surface corrsion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,309 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,919 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front & Offside rear tyres inner + outer edge cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside front & Offside rear tyres inner + outer edge cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2015 42,893 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front discs lip & worn

nsf tyre has a cut in the tread

osr tyre has an excessive cut in the tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 35,582 miles

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,135 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 32,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,168 miles

fuel filter corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,564 miles

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

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

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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CY56 FKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CY56 FKZ, 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 CY56 FKZ registered?

CY56 FKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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