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FN56 TFU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 88,179 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S CENTRE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH INTO SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH 2X PLACES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH N/S TYRES IN WORN AND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,798 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,798 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,797 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,818 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,988 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,928 miles

Age cracks to nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH Rear tyres outer walls cracking.

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 TFU 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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

FN56 TFU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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