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FL56 ZFW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/arch holed and corroded within 30cms of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole and corroded within 30cms of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bind to brakes

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

Nearside Outer corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to lamp lens, light out put unaffected

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges worn to 1.6mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper loose, but secure

coolant staining on thermostat housing

corrosion around fuel filler neck

exhaust front heat shield loose and rattling

fuel low level warning lamp illuminated

no coolant in expansion tank

oil on engine

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level below min prior to test

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

Fail 1 Nov 2016 54,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level below min prior to test

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 45,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,353 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 35,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,620 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,939 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,627 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 ZFW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFW, 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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FL56 ZFW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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