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KN56 VWU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,370 mi
Last recorded125,370 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 VWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,370 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 125,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,791 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 120,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 118,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,502 miles

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

can not see front pads

center heat shield insecure

fuel filter corroded

slight play in steering arms

various rust areas underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2015 99,497 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

can not see front pads

center heat shield insecure

fuel filter corroded

slight play in steering arms

various rust areas underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to floor pan

Slight play in Nearside front top mount

Slight play in Offside front top mount

corrosion around filler neck

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,004 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall abit damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,089 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 59,089 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,207 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,393 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,186 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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KN56 VWU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN56 VWU, 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 KN56 VWU registered?

KN56 VWU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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