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AK56 EDF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

79,187 mi
Last recorded79,187 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer tread bands worn smooth. Inner band almost through to the ply. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer tread bands worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion appearing to O/S outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sidewalls deteriorated, tread depth 2.0mm, nail in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion appearing to O/S outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,178 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,324 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES PERSHISED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 42,191 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES PERSHISED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,305 miles

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on both edges.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 32,305 miles

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on both edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,969 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 22,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 12,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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AK56 EDF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 AK56 EDF, 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 AK56 EDF registered?

AK56 EDF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AK56 EDF safe to buy?

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