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FY56 URB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,283 mi
Last recorded109,283 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 URB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 109,283 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler surround corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,989 miles

FUEL FILLER SURROUND CORRODED.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,888 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to fuel filler cap

Pass 3 May 2017 101,571 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler surround corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,092 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation. (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,699 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 89,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 89,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 83,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,299 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,584 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,320 miles

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 30 Sep 2010 57,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,092 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 URB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY56 URB, 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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FY56 URB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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