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KC56 WBE

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,808 mi
Last recorded92,808 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor, sharp edged, layered corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both offside + nearside (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside + offside inner wheel arch, strut area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch, corroded/breaking away

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both nearside + offside including floor areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside + offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle body has corroded areas, especially near fuel flap area

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2014 76,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 67,155 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Dec 2013 67,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 58,279 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,193 miles

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

offside front, and both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2011 47,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front, and both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,100 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 29,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,196 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 WBE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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