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KN56 XZK

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 XZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,086 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,086 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,368 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,348 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,663 miles

spare tyre fully deflated

Fail 29 Aug 2015 55,641 miles

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

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

spare tyre fully deflated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,032 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres outer shoulders badly cracking.

Play in O/S inner rack joint.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,336 miles

O/S/F Tyre inneredge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,231 miles

REAR TYRES PERRISHING BAD / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM / N/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE / CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS / FUEL FILTER CORRODING /

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

REAR TYRES PERRISHING BAD / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING ARM / N/S/F TYRE CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE / CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS / FUEL FILTER CORRODING /

Fail 2 Aug 2010 28,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both sides rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

play in inner rack joint nearside

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,455 miles

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

both sides rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

play in inner rack joint nearside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,113 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 XZK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

KN56 XZK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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