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FG56 XXS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint lower outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar severely distorted top joint of anti roll bar touching body on full lock (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,910 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,277 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 70,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

N/S/R SHOCK WEAKENED

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,895 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,895 miles

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

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)

eml on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

interior mirror adrift

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,684 miles

interior mirror adrift

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,246 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 XXS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

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

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