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AF56 XTB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,637 mi
Last recorded34,637 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XTB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 34,637 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 34,637 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 32,739 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 30,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 29,175 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,527 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 27,527 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,174 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 26,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 7 Nov 2018 23,669 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 23,669 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,455 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 21,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 17,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 14,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 5,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 3,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 2,362 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 XTB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

AF56 XTB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is AF56 XTB safe to buy?

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