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AF56 XTH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XTH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 64,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding nsf (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osf sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 53,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,375 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,464 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 24,464 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 17,333 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,990 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 XTH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF56 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

AF56 XTH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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