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KC56 WHW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,295 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 43,197 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,501 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 36,260 miles

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 27 Dec 2018 33,042 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 33,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,103 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 25,489 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,481 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,439 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 WHW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KC56 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

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

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