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MV56 ZUA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 ZUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,602 miles

OSF +OSR tyre treads getting low

Fail 22 Jul 2017 86,602 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NS (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working NS (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NS outer sill + sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

OSF +OSR tyre treads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,422 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Aug 2015 79,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Aug 2014 72,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,321 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 28,692 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2009 28,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

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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MV56 ZUA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV56 ZUA, 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 MV56 ZUA registered?

MV56 ZUA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 ZUA safe to buy?

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