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FY56 MZD

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 MZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,333 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,332 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 76,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 76,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch filler pipe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel fuel cap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,340 miles

Drivers wiper blade is deteriorated.

The power steering metal pipes are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Fail 15 Aug 2019 68,309 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Drivers wiper blade is deteriorated.

The power steering metal pipes are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The near side front brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit around inner edges of tread.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The near side front brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit around inner edges of tread.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,883 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 7,796 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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FY56 MZD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY56 MZD, 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

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What year was FY56 MZD registered?

FY56 MZD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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