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FD56 USC

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 USC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,513 miles

vehicle underseal corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shields lightly loose

Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,965 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel / floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,016 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,885 miles

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

Rear under body slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,328 miles

various areas of corrosion not yet excessive

Fail 3 Dec 2019 54,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various areas of corrosion not yet excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,538 miles

Both rear tyres worn low and badly perished

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn low and badly perished

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,360 miles

front suspension bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges and cracking to side walls

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,439 miles

tyres slight cracking to side walls, front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,439 miles

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

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

tyres slight cracking to side walls, front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TO TREAD AND SIDE WALLS, NS FRONT TYRE CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,445 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 37,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 24,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 18,544 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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FD56 USC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FD56 USC, 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 FD56 USC registered?

FD56 USC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is FD56 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 USC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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