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FG56 PHX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,357 mi
Last recorded37,357 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 37,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to under carriage

Fail 10 May 2024 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Front brake flexible hose fouling on wheel

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to under carriage

Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 29,403 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 29,359 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 22,698 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer sills small holes fro corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 20,416 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,686 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis to subframe mounts corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis to subframe mounts corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 13,850 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to front subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 13,848 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on the rear of both wish bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to front subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 10,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,763 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 5,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 3,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 3,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 2,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,998 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 1,849 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

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 PHX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

FG56 PHX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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