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FP56 XKX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,736 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 71,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,813 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2020 49,813 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

under-body corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,594 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

power steering pipe corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear underbody (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer floor rails corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,719 miles

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

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 XKX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP56 XKX?

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What year was FP56 XKX registered?

FP56 XKX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is FP56 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 XKX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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