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FG56 XVY

2006 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,793 mi
Last recorded72,793 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,791 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,033 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 60,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,584 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,861 miles

UNDERBODY STARTING TO RUST, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,399 miles

OS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,399 miles

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

OS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,241 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, OS FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, NS FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE CRACKING, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,316 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

play in rear suspension tops

Pass 14 May 2010 28,094 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 XVY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

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

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