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KC56 WHG

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 WHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowon edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,682 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,631 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,490 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,490 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,692 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,692 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,690 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 WHG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

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

Is KC56 WHG safe to buy?

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