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AE55 WNL

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,613 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,640 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 65,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,582 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,994 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,305 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,382 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 16,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise wheel alighnment after repaire

near side front coil spring weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,650 miles

N/S/R tyre perished- STRONG ADVISE

O/S/R tyre perished- STRONG ADVISE

Fail 14 Jan 2011 12,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R tyre perished- STRONG ADVISE

N/S/R tyre perished- STRONG ADVISE

Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,026 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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AE55 WNL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AE55 WNL, 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 AE55 WNL registered?

AE55 WNL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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