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MK56 UGW

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 UGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 61,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear chassis,front and rear inner wings,inner wheel arches and sills to floor.

Pass 13 May 2017 59,402 miles

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

surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to inner sills and floors

Pass 28 May 2016 57,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to inner wings and sills

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,047 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,759 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,880 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,574 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,570 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 35,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,021 miles

All four tyres feathering.

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed.

Offside front suspension arm, inner rear bush just starting to seperate.

Wipers streak slightly.

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 UGW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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