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FN56 SZF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,077 mi
Last recorded53,077 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 SZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of axle/susp mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of axle /susp mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above exhaust hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering heavy .power steering appears not to be working (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis corroded at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around fuel filler on quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 42,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,049 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 34,049 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 27,169 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,270 miles

Both rear tyres cracked where tread meets sidewall, but not exposing cords or ply

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,188 miles

o/s front brake disc starting to rust on inner face

o/s rear wheel bearing very slightly noisy when turning

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 SZF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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