MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,940 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning possibly uj (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering mount (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perishing and cracking
brake pedal travel near limit
corrosion and wear on front brake discs
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
steering starting to get stiff
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
steering starting to get stiff
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perishing and cracking
brake pedal travel near limit
corrosion and wear on front brake discs
foot brake has a lot free travel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
foot brake has a lot free travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion and wear on brake discs
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion and wear on brake discs
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MK56 BYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 MK56 BYB, 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 MK56 BYB registered?
MK56 BYB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is MK56 BYB safe to buy?
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