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FN56 SXU

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,349 mi
Last recorded90,349 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 SXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,349 miles

Surface rust under

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,191 miles

Surface rust under

Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,114 miles

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

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

Surface rust under

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear under-body and rear axle slight surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear under-body and rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,174 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,027 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,027 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,839 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

fuel filter insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,811 miles

radiator splash sheild damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,912 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,911 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both sides front brake discs lipped & worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,739 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 SXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

FN56 SXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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