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MK56 RSU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,042 mi
Last recorded50,042 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 RSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 50,042 miles

Corrosion under front and rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Wishbone front bush splitting

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear axle front bushes splitting

Run out on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,617 miles

Corrosion on front inner wings

Play in rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,022 miles

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2018 41,015 miles

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

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

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

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,609 miles

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush becoming worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,408 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front inner wings

Damage to n/s front road wheel

Front suspension arms rear bushes o/s & n/s becoming unbounded/worn

Front tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread & wearing on outer edge

Under side of vehicle very dry

Fail 3 Feb 2016 32,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on fuel tank

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front inner wings

Damage to n/s front road wheel

Front suspension arms rear bushes o/s & n/s becoming unbounded/worn

Front tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread & wearing on outer edge

Under side of vehicle very dry

Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,719 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front inner wings.

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush becoming unbonded.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,675 miles

Corrosion on front inner wings o/s & n/s.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 29,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on front inner wings o/s & n/s.

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,661 miles

Rear tyres o/s & n/s perishing/cracking on outer wall & base of tread.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,067 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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MK56 RSU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK56 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

MK56 RSU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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