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FP56 TPX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 TPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,537 miles

Both front inner wings/chassis are corroded

Both rear inner sills are getting corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Off side outer sill is corroded

Off side rear quarter is badly corroded but not a load bearing structure

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 116,537 miles

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

Both front inner wings/chassis are corroded

Both rear inner sills are getting corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Off side outer sill is corroded

Off side rear quarter is badly corroded but not a load bearing structure

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,673 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner archs (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,277 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,017 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 56,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,281 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 35,281 miles

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

battery light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,666 miles

offside front wishbone (rear) bush 20% unbonded

Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,941 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,941 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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FP56 TPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP56 TPX, 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 FP56 TPX registered?

FP56 TPX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is FP56 TPX safe to buy?

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