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AJ56 VEH

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,342 mi
Last recorded26,342 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Part of floor / inner wheel arch as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded / holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing / close to legal limit. !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Shocker casings rusty / corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 19,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 19,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner wing side holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 16,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose to brake pipe, mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose to brake pipe mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 16,051 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 16,049 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 15,776 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 15,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 14,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 13,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 12,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill corroded

rear tyres both cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 12,116 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,384 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 11,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 10,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 9,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 8,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 8,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,737 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 VEH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

AJ56 VEH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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