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AO06 AFA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,137 mi
Last recorded71,137 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 AFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 71,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,852 miles

both front floors are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are cracked and perished within tread

Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front floors are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are cracked and perished within tread

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,336 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,792 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,566 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,566 miles

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

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,250 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,493 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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AO06 AFA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO06 AFA, 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 AO06 AFA registered?

AO06 AFA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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