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KV56 WSU

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 WSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,912 miles

outer sills rusting and n/s/f floor rusting raer suspension rubbers starting to wear

Fail 11 Jan 2018 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

outer sills rusting and n/s/f floor rusting raer suspension rubbers starting to wear

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,382 miles

ex weak and outer sills rusting

Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ex weak and outer sills rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,877 miles

n/s/ rear sill starting to rust

Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/ rear sill starting to rust

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,164 miles

both front tyres on inneredges 1.6 only just legal borderline

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV56 WSU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KV56 WSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV56 WSU registered?

KV56 WSU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is KV56 WSU safe to buy?

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