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KC56 WDX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,230 mi
Last recorded33,230 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 WDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 33,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 33,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded away with in 30cm of rear axle trailing arm mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded away with in 30cm of rear axle trailing arm mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded under chassis leg ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing in between tread and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,671 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 26,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,683 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 24,681 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm 165/65T13 Dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 20,116 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,967 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

NSR tyre cracking - ADVISE REPLACE

Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,743 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,483 miles

N/S/R tyre is cracking but NOT down to the cords

Fail 10 Dec 2012 13,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 11,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 9,014 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2010 9,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2009 6,574 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 WDX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KC56 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

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

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