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FY56 ZGD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,960 mi
Last recorded39,960 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ZGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,960 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 39,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes coated in grease

ofside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,697 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

body slightly corroded at front suspension arm rear mounting points

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes coated in grease

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 37,697 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

body slightly corroded at front suspension arm rear mounting points

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes coated in grease

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded.both rear tyres badly perished-soon need changing.n/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge and wheel rim damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust corroded.both rear tyres badly perished-soon need changing.n/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge and wheel rim damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,429 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,359 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,584 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 19,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,517 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 ZGD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY56 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

FY56 ZGD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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