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MK56 SOU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,287 mi
Last recorded48,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 SOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,287 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,724 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,067 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 37,999 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 35,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,002 miles

slight movement in o/sode and n/side rear top shockabsorber mountings

Fail 7 Dec 2012 33,002 miles

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

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

slight movement in o/sode and n/side rear top shockabsorber mountings

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,754 miles

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

washers frozen but still working

Pass 8 Dec 2009 15,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,046 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 SOU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

MK56 SOU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is MK56 SOU safe to buy?

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