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FL56 ZBG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,478 mi
Last recorded63,478 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 ZBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,478 miles

front discs slightly pitted

under body rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2020 63,478 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps reg plate bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly pitted

under body rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on inside edge

under body is under sealed

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,939 miles

Advise n/s front wiper rubber

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise n/s front wiper rubber

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,983 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 35,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 27,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 23,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine misfire

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 17,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZBG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

FL56 ZBG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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