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FD56 MHZ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,448 mi
Last recorded85,448 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 MHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,957 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,869 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres 165/65/r13 77t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,485 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,998 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,245 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 42,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 33,648 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FD56 MHZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD56 MHZ, 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 FD56 MHZ registered?

FD56 MHZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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