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AF56 UEL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,363 mi
Last recorded58,363 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,363 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,519 miles

accident damage under offside front bumper

headlamp aim now set to minimum required height

offside wiper blade split

spare tyre splitting and perrished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage under offside front bumper

offside wiper blade split

spare tyre splitting and perrished

Fail 29 Dec 2012 47,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side rear tyre sidewalls cracking and a cut in tread.165/65-13.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side rear tyre sidewalls cracking and a cut in tread.165/65-13.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 40,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,069 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 33,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,000 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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AF56 UEL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF56 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 UEL registered?

AF56 UEL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 UEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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