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AJ56 VMC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 47,599 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s sill center and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill center and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner + on 1.6 mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear axle + osr shock rusty, + corrosion on body in both front inner wheel arches

Rear seats + belts have been removed

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear seat, belts and buckles ahve been removed

underside has been wax oiled

Fail 8 Oct 2019 42,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seat, belts and buckles ahve been removed

underside has been wax oiled

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,185 miles

all rear seats and belts have been removed

Pass 24 Jun 2018 35,885 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 35,885 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

rear bench removed at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,797 miles

Only driver seat belt tested. No other seats fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,530 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 16,795 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 14,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VMC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ56 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

AJ56 VMC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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