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FN56 SXH

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 SXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,879 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 52,879 miles

Central Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement at the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm/subframe attachment point (upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill & floor, adjacent to trailing arm/main beam mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover(s) slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement at the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm/subframe attachment point (upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill & floor, adjacent to trailing arm/main beam mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor, below rear seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 46,230 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,519 miles

nearside rear tyre the rubber is cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2016 43,515 miles

Front Brake hose kinked both routed incorrectly (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre the rubber is cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,664 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 29,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,215 miles

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

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

both front & n/s/r tyres splitting and perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,790 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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FN56 SXH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN56 SXH, 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 FN56 SXH registered?

FN56 SXH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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