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KN56 ESO

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,255 mi
Last recorded64,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 ESO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,255 miles

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

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

genral underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 64,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

genral underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sills corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front sub frame heavily corroded

fuel tank corroded

power steering pipes corroded

weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 14 Jun 2021 63,719 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch forward of road wheel and above road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sills corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front sub frame heavily corroded

fuel tank corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 63,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,218 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,576 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,354 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 50,678 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,447 miles

both front tyres worn on inside tread section

Fail 2 Jan 2013 44,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,459 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,176 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers lightly smeering

Middle and rear exhaust sections lightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 42,176 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers lightly smeering

Middle and rear exhaust sections lightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,666 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 40,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,838 miles

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

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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KN56 ESO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KN56 ESO, 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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KN56 ESO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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