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FG56 SWN

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,380 mi
Last recorded57,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,541 miles

Front sub-frame mounting has corrosion

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2017 51,540 miles

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

Front sub-frame mounting has corrosion

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side of arch (2.4.A.3)

under-body corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 39,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side of arch (2.4.A.3)

under-body corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,462 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,317 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,546 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,070 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 SWN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

FG56 SWN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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