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FG56 KWU

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 KWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,213 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 60,213 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,654 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,076 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre soon

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,863 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,004 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 KWU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWU, 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 FG56 KWU registered?

FG56 KWU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is FG56 KWU safe to buy?

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