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MK56 RYC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,233 mi
Last recorded67,233 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 RYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,233 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,506 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Matrix ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on o/s n/s front chassis

surface corrosion on o/s n/s outer sills front and rear

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,198 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish-bone bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroding

engine coolant level below minimum

engine covers fitted

front sub-frame mounts starting to corrode

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,900 miles

both front sub-frame mounts starting to corrode

engine covers fitted

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

whole under-body covered in under-seal

Fail 1 Aug 2016 46,853 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front sub-frame mounts starting to corrode

engine coolant level low

engine covers fitted

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

whole under-body covered in under-seal

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,728 miles

ALL 4 tyres badly cracking

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

engine coolant level below minimum

offside front outer sill starting to corrode

whole under-body covered in under-seal

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,026 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 30,026 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,658 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,916 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 RYC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

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

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