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FG56 KZX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

175,120 mi
Last recorded175,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 KZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 175,120 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 175,117 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front front sill starting to rot but not quite rotten through metal yet

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged large dent

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

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

Offside Front outer sill starting to rot very rusty

whole exhaust system very rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2017 169,264 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 169,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr seal holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 157,018 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer c.v boot seeping grease

Fail 14 Mar 2016 157,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer c.v boot seeping grease

Fail 2 Jan 2016 157,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 148,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

body damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2015 148,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

body damaged

both wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,366 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 137,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,356 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 123,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 100,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation/water in n/s/f headlamp unit

Pass 31 Dec 2010 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,675 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,213 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 22,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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 KZX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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