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MK56 SFY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 SFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly cracked.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 45,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly cracked.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,505 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 42,502 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 38,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres splitting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,112 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

o/s/r tyre has small bulge on sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,350 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,830 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 SFY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

MK56 SFY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is MK56 SFY safe to buy?

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