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AJ56 TMZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 54,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,612 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,319 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,546 miles

Both front wiper blades smear on windscreen

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,179 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 24,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 22,630 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 22,630 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

large metal piece in nearside rear tyre

large nail in offside front tyre

rear wiper worn/split

Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,321 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,840 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2015 19,840 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,442 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 18,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 16,674 miles

both rear tyres outer side wall has a serious cracks

Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,866 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,493 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper blade split/worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 12,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wiper blade smearing slightly

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,091 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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AJ56 TMZ 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 73.9%.

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 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 AJ56 TMZ, 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 AJ56 TMZ registered?

AJ56 TMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2006.

Is AJ56 TMZ safe to buy?

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