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FY56 UTX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,444 mi
Last recorded32,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted and hoses\ferrule effected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle painted \ under-sealed and some components effected

Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears (5.3.2 (b))

both front floors corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body and both front floors corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2019 32,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body and both front floors corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,020 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 27,020 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 22,365 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,816 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 UTX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTX, 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 FY56 UTX registered?

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

Is FY56 UTX safe to buy?

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