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FE56 PDX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,440 mi
Last recorded46,440 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 PDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 46,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake discs inner surface corrosion

Front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,984 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,977 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,859 miles

Nearside Rear top suspension mounting has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,583 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 34,583 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,133 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,133 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,988 miles

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

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)

spare tyre missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,520 miles

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

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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FE56 PDX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FE56 PDX, 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 FE56 PDX registered?

FE56 PDX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FE56 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 PDX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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