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AK56 YLO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,537 mi
Last recorded84,537 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,933 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,839 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,649 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,830 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,914 miles

both front lower wishbones both rear bushes starting to debond

o/s front wiperblade split on ends

Fail 27 Sep 2012 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower wishbones both rear bushes starting to debond

o/s front wiperblade split on ends

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,056 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 5 Sep 2011 42,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,165 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 YLO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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