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AF56 XSA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,834 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2017 56,834 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places 165/60r14 75h (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wheel has slight damage on inner

Fail 23 Jan 2016 54,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in places 165/60r14 75h (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wheel has slight damage on inner

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,524 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 48,510 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,333 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,052 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 37,942 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 30,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 15,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,918 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 XSA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XSA, 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 AF56 XSA registered?

AF56 XSA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AF56 XSA safe to buy?

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