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FV56 RZS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,198 mi
Last recorded47,198 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 RZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake only just passed requirements will need attention

general corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2018 40,240 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front lower chassis to sub frame corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2017 32,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front subframe mounting pedastal corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 30,035 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,262 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 28,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,723 miles

both rear shocker top bushes slight play

boyh front lower susp arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 13 Dec 2013 27,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shocker top bushes slight play

boyh front lower susp arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Dec 2012 26,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,892 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 21,892 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs very badly corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,616 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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FV56 RZS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV56 RZS, 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 FV56 RZS registered?

FV56 RZS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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