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MW56 KJV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 KJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,749 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 89,745 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached drop lynx (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill and outersill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached droplynx (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,207 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 69,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,169 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 52,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,430 miles

Corrosion setting into floors and sills

Corrosion setting into front subframe mounts

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,141 miles

Corrosion Setting Into Vehicle Body

Exhaust System Highly Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,978 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch , in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 25,379 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 25,341 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,929 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes soft

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,025 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 21,025 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 16,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2012 13,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 13,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 11,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 9,013 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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MW56 KJV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW56 KJV, 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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MW56 KJV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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