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FN56 THK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

41,863 mi
Last recorded41,863 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 THK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,863 miles

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

all four tyres perished

both front wipers poor

Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,842 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

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

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

all four tyres perished

both front wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,390 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)

all tyres perished

both front floors corroded

exhaust system in poor external condition

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,370 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

all tyres perished

both front floors corroded

exhaust system in poor external condition

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,669 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

various underside corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,669 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

various underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,774 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,774 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,987 miles

Fuel filter badly corroded.

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,987 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Fuel filter badly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,138 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 27,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres cracking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel trim and sidewall damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,064 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,317 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 THK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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