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MT56 UKY

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 UKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

both rear innersill areas starting to corrode

front chassis starting to corrode

nsf floor starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,347 miles

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

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

vehicle structer rusted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 59,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

vehicle structer rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,351 miles

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

car rusting in variouse places

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,441 miles

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

ns f floor starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 49,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,631 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 8,765 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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MT56 UKY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc 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 MT56 UKY, 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 MT56 UKY registered?

MT56 UKY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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