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AK56 OBG

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on edges

both rear inner sills corroding

corrosion around filler neck

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,809 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

rear inner sills corroding slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,806 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear inner sills corroding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,391 miles

rear axle carrier bushes have slight

Fail 15 Dec 2015 63,391 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle carrier bushes have slight

Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,987 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

washer jet aim poor

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,559 miles

both rear tyres cracking

washer jet aim poor

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,257 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,058 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,750 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 OBG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBG, 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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AK56 OBG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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