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KP56 XWD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,931 mi
Last recorded80,931 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 XWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor/inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind brake flexi pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan/inner sill as marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind brake flexi pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,579 miles

Front condensation inside both front headlamp units

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

underside corroded in places

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes cracked and perished.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 68,574 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes cracked and perished.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,489 miles

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

Underside rusting in places

Fail 26 Nov 2021 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside rusting in places

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,442 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,126 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes very poor (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to limits (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and pads worn

Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes very poor (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to limits (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and pads worn

Pass 19 Nov 2016 47,292 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 47,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,011 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,011 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,997 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 XWD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP56 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

KP56 XWD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is KP56 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 XWD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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