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FE56 YDA

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 YDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box small leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Centro floor to sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bottom arm suspension mount holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Split pin missing

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front sub frame mount corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 72,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front sub frame mount corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,585 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 60,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,400 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 49,400 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,612 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored on inner face

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,612 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly scored on inner face

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,147 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,616 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 YDA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YDA, 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 FE56 YDA registered?

FE56 YDA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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