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FY56 ZGM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,290 mi
Last recorded56,290 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 56,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,186 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,693 miles

Under body heavily under sealed,Unable to inspect properly.

Fail 18 Oct 2019 48,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill face ..... chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,987 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,987 miles

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

Corrosion on exhaust system

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,866 miles

Both front outer sills slightly blistered

Both o/s sub-frame mounting points corroded (Chassis)

General under body corrosion

O/s/f floor pan corroded

Strong advise. Both rear tyres heavily cracked / perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,364 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 39,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,456 miles

under body corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,156 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewall

Fail 10 Oct 2012 24,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,026 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 ZGM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

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

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