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KC56 VZW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,837 mi
Last recorded122,837 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 VZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,837 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,837 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,875 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 118,875 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,709 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 114,694 miles

Front coil spring broken both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,358 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,796 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,948 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,265 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,265 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,591 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 17,591 miles

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

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

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)

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,191 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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KC56 VZW 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 68.8%.

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 KC56 VZW, 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 KC56 VZW registered?

KC56 VZW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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