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KD56 FSU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,048 mi
Last recorded80,048 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 FSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,048 miles

signs of oil residue around rear of engine

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,047 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal near rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

signs of oil residue around rear of engine

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken near rear box

signs of oil residue around engine

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 75,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread is separating from tyre structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,740 miles

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

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2017 68,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around front subframe front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,706 miles

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill/outer wheel arch

Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,705 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill/outer wheel arch

Fail 6 Dec 2016 63,570 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,999 miles

Offside Front Inner worn + perished

Fail 25 Nov 2015 55,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Chassis mounting+suspension arm mountin (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner worn + perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,083 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 50,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,790 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 37,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,958 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,915 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 30,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,397 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 25,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,771 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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KD56 FSU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KD56 FSU, 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 KD56 FSU registered?

KD56 FSU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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