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FP55 SBY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 72,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to o/s outer sill front

Fail 10 Mar 2021 66,048 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to o/s outer sill front

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,861 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,861 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle /washer pipe. loosing water? (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,436 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 53,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking water. pipe / bottle? (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,840 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear axle (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,840 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear axle (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,816 miles

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

osr tyre perished

Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,816 miles

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

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

osr tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 36,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,654 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 31,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,679 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 13,248 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyres perrished on outer sidewalls to tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,248 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyres perrished on outer sidewalls to tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.s.f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

slight play in n.s.r top strut mtg

Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,164 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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FP55 SBY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP55 SBY, 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 FP55 SBY registered?

FP55 SBY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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