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AK56 OBA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,200 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,478 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,870 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,974 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,818 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking along treads & edges

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 29 May 2012 56,221 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,432 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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AK56 OBA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK56 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

AK56 OBA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is AK56 OBA safe to buy?

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