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FL56 FRJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,073 mi
Last recorded56,073 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,073 miles

Offside Front surface corrosion to inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,560 miles

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Surface corrosion to Inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 55,560 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Surface corrosion to Inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,844 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,440 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,044 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion at offside outer sill

Fail 17 Jul 2018 53,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion at offside outer sill

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,644 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 52,644 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,771 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,186 miles

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

front upper suspension mounts slight play

nearside front wing mirror damaged

rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2015 48,186 miles

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

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

front upper suspension mounts slight play

nearside front wing mirror damaged

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nsf wiper poor clearing of screen

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,998 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

corrosion around fuel flap

exhaust corroded

ignition warning lamp illuminated

wipers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,251 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,074 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked.

nearside front tyre tread cut but not to the cords.

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,951 miles

slight cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 27 Feb 2009 15,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight cut in n/s/r tyre tread

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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FL56 FRJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL56 FRJ, 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 FL56 FRJ registered?

FL56 FRJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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