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MK56 RXZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,819 mi
Last recorded82,819 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 RXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,819 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,421 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside wiper blade split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,123 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,345 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Both front wipers splitting on ends,advise replacements

Engine bonnet rubber stops missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres bald on inner edges,advise g/o check

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filter corroding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 42,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter corroding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,756 miles

165/65/13

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 27,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

165/65/13

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,592 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 19,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RXZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK56 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

MK56 RXZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 RXZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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