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FG56 KWL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 KWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,069 miles

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,069 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,782 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear thin on inner

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,782 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear thin on inner

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 62,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,051 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,442 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,032 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,987 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,610 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 26,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,446 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 KWL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG56 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

FG56 KWL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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