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AK56 YME

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,836 mi
Last recorded40,836 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 40,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 37,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,183 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,000 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 22,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,291 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 YME is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

AK56 YME is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AK56 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 YME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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