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AK06 YHC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,381 miles

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

both sides rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

offside rear tyre starting to crack on threads

Fail 15 Jun 2013 37,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

offside rear tyre starting to crack on threads

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,763 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 15,468 miles

NSF AND OSF SEAT BACK HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN MECHANISM BUT SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO OSF WIPER

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,870 miles

SMALL CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SMALL CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

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 YHC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK06 YHC registered?

AK06 YHC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is AK06 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 YHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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