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AO06 CAX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 CAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

wind screen wash reservoir leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

wind screen wash reservoir leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,879 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,329 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 55,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not operating (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,072 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

edges thin on n/s/f tyre

floor rusty n/s/f

rusty patches on both sills

sill rusty o/s/r

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s sill rusty in places

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant low

o/s sill rusty in places

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,532 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,850 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s sill rusty at rear

sidewall perishing on n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,872 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)

front discs pitted and scored

slight perishing on n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 4 Mar 2009 26,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 CAX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

AO06 CAX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is AO06 CAX safe to buy?

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