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FG56 KUE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,158 mi
Last recorded63,158 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 KUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 63,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,879 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on underside on chassis

Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,873 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion on underside on chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill top (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill top (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,600 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 47,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,559 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 33,837 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,980 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

oil leak filter area

Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak filter area

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,961 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,983 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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FG56 KUE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG56 KUE, 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 FG56 KUE registered?

FG56 KUE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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