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FE56 YBU

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,990 mi
Last recorded61,990 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 YBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,990 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,986 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 61,831 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Large amount of outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill by axle mounting not welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier fractured Corroded through in places. (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Boot lid doesn't open.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm forward-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 61,475 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on; both front floor pans; nearside outer sill

movement in both rear axle bushes

n/s reg inop

n/s/r tyre 3mm - 175/65/13t

Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Slight corrosion to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,667 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,151 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 60,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,121 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 56,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,669 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,666 miles

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

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

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 19 Oct 2012 27,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,591 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 20,591 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,103 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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FE56 YBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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