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FP56 WUW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,281 mi
Last recorded46,281 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 WUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,156 miles

Corrosion starting around both front inner wheel arches (above subframe / behind mud guards)

Corrosion starting around both rear inner / outer sill areas

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

Fail 3 Oct 2018 43,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Corrosion starting around both front inner wheel arches (above subframe / behind mud guards)

Corrosion starting around both rear inner / outer sill areas

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,368 miles

Nearside Front cracks in inner side wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 19,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear tyres are of different size

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,785 miles

front and rear tyres are of different size

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,152 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 15,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 13,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WUW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

FP56 WUW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FP56 WUW safe to buy?

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