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KU56 KDV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,507 mi
Last recorded73,507 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 KDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,813 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,177 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

engine leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2020 44,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 42,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blades deteriorated/splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,835 miles

uneven front tyre wear nsf bald inner edge osf perishing on tread

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

uneven front tyre wear nsf bald inner edge osf perishing on tread

Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,636 miles

uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,280 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,827 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,707 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,249 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,402 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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KU56 KDV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KU56 KDV, 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 KU56 KDV registered?

KU56 KDV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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