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FN56 TCV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 118,767 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 118,623 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 106,257 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead corroded offside adjacent to brake linkage (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 106,249 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead corroded offside adjacent to brake linkage (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 97,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of chassis rail behind rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Font of rear chassis leg, inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sil near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch near sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel well behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,943 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Fail 4 Aug 2020 88,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and excessively perished ()

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,192 miles

Front both sides tyres inner shoulders wearing

Rear both top shock mounts have slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2016 63,192 miles

Front both sides tyres inner shoulders wearing

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

Rear both top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,756 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,756 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,539 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight play

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,539 miles

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

both front anti roll bar d-bushes have slight play

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,432 miles

centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both front anti-roll bar D-bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,424 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,285 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 TCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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