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FY56 YBZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,253 mi
Last recorded42,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,253 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,524 miles

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated, resulting in movement

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Front subframes off side and nearside mounting areas corroded

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear silencer corroded and leaking

Steering rack damp/leaking

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,524 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack damp/leaking

nearside front outer sill corroded

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated, resulting in movement

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Front subframes off side and nearside mounting areas corroded

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear silencer corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,145 miles

The off side and near side front wishbone mounting bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 36,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

The off side and near side front wishbone mounting bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,596 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perished.

The fuel filter is corroded.

The near side front wishbone mounting bush is deteriorated and in poor condition.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,594 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perished.

The front brake discs are in poor condition.

The fuel filter is corroded.

The near side front wishbone mounting bush is deteriorated and in poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,543 miles

The off side and near side front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

The off side and near side front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,540 miles

The fuel tank is showing some signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 23,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

The fuel tank is showing some signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,828 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The off side and near side front lower wishbone bushes are in poor condition.

There are signs of a possible slight fluid leak in the area around the steering rack.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 18,828 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The off side and near side front lower wishbone bushes are in poor condition.

There are signs of a possible slight fluid leak in the area around the steering rack.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,955 miles

The near side front lower wishbone mounting bush is in poor condition.

The near side front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer sidewall.

There are signs of a fluid leak in the area around the steering rack.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,080 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 YBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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