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MK56 UAB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,569 mi
Last recorded74,569 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 74,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 2 May 2019 74,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle rear area various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle rear area various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,295 miles

n/s and o/s rear boot area outside prescribed area badly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 67,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill arch (all chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill various places (all chalked) (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s rear boot area outside prescribed area badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,407 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,604 miles

advise 3 wiper blades [smearing]

corrosion on power steering pipes

front tyres are worn to 2mm and close to the cords on the inner edges advise replacement and tracking

o/s front suspension lower arm bush is separating

Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise 3 wiper blades [smearing]

corrosion on power steering pipes

front tyres are worn to 2mm and close to the cords on the inner edges advise replacement and tracking

o/s front suspension lower arm bush is separating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,838 miles

Coolant leak

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)

clutch pipe weep

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

clutch pipe slight weep

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 UAB 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 68.8%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

MK56 UAB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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