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KF56 UAR

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,211 mi
Last recorded57,211 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 UAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 57,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 57,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 51,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 51,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking n perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 43,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking n perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working needs new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe supports started to corrode on both sides

Fail 29 Nov 2022 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe supports started to corrode on both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,995 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Floor Pan Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill slightly corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm mounting bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 25,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 25,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,618 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 21,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,955 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind near side rear brake

Fail 15 Nov 2012 18,151 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 7,239 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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KF56 UAR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KF56 UAR, 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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KF56 UAR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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