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KP56 UYX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,720 mi
Last recorded43,720 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 UYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Arch damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear axle bushes have slight movement

Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Rubbed though on cv gaiter (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Arch damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch damage

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes have slight movement

Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 165/65/13 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear arch damage

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 34,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,722 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated due to age, 165-65-r13.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated due to age, 165-65-r13.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,068 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,742 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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KP56 UYX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP56 UYX, 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 KP56 UYX registered?

KP56 UYX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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