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FL56 ZKH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,855 mi
Last recorded69,855 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 ZKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor/wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor/ wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,508 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer & inner sills

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to under body & rear coil springs

cracking to n/s/r tyre

exhaust pipes corroded

gear box damp

slight play to both rear axle bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to outer & inner sills

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to under body & rear coil springs

cracking to n/s/r tyre

exhaust pipes corroded

gear box damp

slight play to both rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,000 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres bald on inner edges, not exposing cord

general light corrosion to all underbody

power steering pipes and rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres bald on inner edges, not exposing cord

general light corrosion to all underbody

power steering pipes and rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,406 miles

coolant level low

front wiper blades poor

general corrosion to underside of vehicle,including power steering pipes

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge ,not exposing cord

rear number plate damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level low

front wiper blades poor

general corrosion to underside of vehicle,including power steering pipes

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge ,not exposing cord

rear number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,938 miles

condensation present in both headlamps ,beam patterns ok

general corrosion to underbody areas

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,938 miles

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

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

condensation present in both headlamps ,beam patterns ok

general corrosion to underbody areas

nail in nearside rear tyre on outer edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,500 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2014 33,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,066 miles

light corrosion to all underbody ,including power steering pipes

slight buckle in offside rear wheel rim

slight play in rear axle mounting bushes

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight unbonding to nearside front arm ,front bush

Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion to all underbody ,including power steering pipes

slight buckle in offside rear wheel rim

slight play in rear axle mounting bushes

slight smearing from front wiper blades

slight unbonding to nearside front arm ,front bush

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 22,259 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,198 miles

N/S/F tyre at 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight coolant leak from waterpump area

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,184 miles

o/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped legal at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped legal at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 17,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZKH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

FL56 ZKH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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