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MW56 KKN

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 KKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 94,441 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 94,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing(165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 91,013 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 90,821 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 4 Jan 2020 85,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 85,607 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both sills corroded but not to excess

Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,466 miles

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in correctly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to cords on inner edges / tyres perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres show inner edge wear

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres show inner edge wear

Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,683 miles

HEAVY oil leak from reverse light switch

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 62,683 miles

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

HEAVY oil leak from reverse light switch

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,756 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up on outer edge and sidewall

rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 14 Dec 2012 55,756 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up on outer edge and sidewall

rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

fuel filter corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,858 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel filter corroded

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R tyre cracked on side wall and edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,788 miles

Both front discs worn.

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

Offside A pillar dented.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,998 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front wheel has a slight bind.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,998 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wheel has a slight bind.

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 KKN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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