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AK56 VKO

2006 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system corroded

play in n/s/r shocker absorber top mount

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

play in n/s/r shocker absorber top mount

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 45,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,258 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,092 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,329 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 VKO is a 2006 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKO, 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 AK56 VKO registered?

AK56 VKO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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