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MF56 RKJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 56,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,757 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2017 46,702 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2017 46,666 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,424 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at center point (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,006 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,848 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 17,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,271 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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MF56 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MF56 RKJ, 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 MF56 RKJ registered?

MF56 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for MF56 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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