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AK06 CTZ

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around axle mountings and shock absorber top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed bald on inner shoulder and sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,229 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant on min

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant on min

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,382 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre inside edge worn out

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre inside edge worn out

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 53,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,272 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,747 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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AK06 CTZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK06 CTZ, 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 AK06 CTZ registered?

AK06 CTZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is AK06 CTZ safe to buy?

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