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KF56 UAU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,562 mi
Last recorded77,562 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

WHOLE OF UNDERSIDE IN RUSTY CONDITION

Pass 3 May 2017 70,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,667 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated & worn, no reinforcing seen

Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,667 miles

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres deteriorated & worn, no reinforcing seen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,271 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking/deteriorating.Worn just above wear warning bars.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,269 miles

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

Both rear tyres are cracking/deteriorating.Worn just above wear warning bars.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,001 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 51,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,681 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,386 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,386 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,951 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,129 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 UAU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KF56 UAU, 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 KF56 UAU registered?

KF56 UAU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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