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FG56 MXW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,807 mi
Last recorded59,807 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking up

both rear axle bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2016 57,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear axles bushes worn

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating

Exhaust system corroroed

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

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre badly deteriorated and has deep cuts in the tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills & nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Offside front & both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 57,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both rear axles bushes worn

Drivers wiper blade deteriorating

Exhaust system corroroed

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

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills & nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Offside front & both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 55,114 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,852 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front o/s tyre bald on inner edge and cracking on outer edge

rear o/s tyre perished and cracking

Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,852 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front o/s tyre bald on inner edge and cracking on outer edge

rear o/s tyre perished and cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,351 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,959 miles

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

rear o/s tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,147 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 42,147 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,073 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 MXW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

FG56 MXW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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