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KS56 ZXM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,210 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 93,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower prescribed ares heavily corroded.

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,318 miles

Front top suspension mountings - worn - within tolerence

Offside Front tyre - low tread depth

Rear Inner body cills - poorly weld repaired

Rear Inner wheel arches - heavily corroded @ front

Rear Inner wheel arches - holed and corroded - @ rear - not within 30cm of prescribed area

Rear Outer body cills - heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,280 miles

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

Front top suspension mountings - worn - within tolerence

Offside Front tyre - low tread depth

Rear Inner body cills - poorly weld repaired

Rear Inner wheel arches - heavily corroded @ front

Rear Inner wheel arches - holed and corroded - @ rear - not within 30cm of prescribed area

Rear Outer body cills - heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,886 miles

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 29 Jan 2019 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,669 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 35,669 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,075 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 28,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,636 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 23,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 23,619 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2012 23,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,312 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 19,920 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not check child seat fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 13,511 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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KS56 ZXM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black 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 KS56 ZXM, 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 KS56 ZXM registered?

KS56 ZXM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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