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AO56 CSU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,816 mi
Last recorded101,816 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and centre of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,969 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 28 Sep 2016 87,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,675 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,673 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

inner rear sills rusting

Fail 16 Sep 2015 82,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

inner rear sills rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,541 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,129 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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AO56 CSU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO56 CSU, 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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AO56 CSU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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