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FN56 TKU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,525 mi
Last recorded52,525 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,525 miles

underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot body frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,748 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 41,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 30 Aug 2016 37,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,887 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,621 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

both front tyres treads cracked

nearside headlamp slightly to the right

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,256 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all 4x tyres side walls badley cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,152 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2010 15,152 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

all tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,453 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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 TKU 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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

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

Is FN56 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN56 TKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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