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FL56 ULE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 ULE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,448 miles

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

Rear Axle bushes worn slightly but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 13 Apr 2022 41,448 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle bushes worn slightly but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,454 miles

Nsf tyre scrubbing tracking check?

Fail 1 Aug 2019 37,449 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nsf tyre scrubbing tracking check?

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,079 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front chassis section corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,143 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan seam. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

spare tyre perished.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,438 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing surface perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,600 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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FL56 ULE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

FL56 ULE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FL56 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 ULE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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