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AO56 EDR

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,491 mi
Last recorded65,491 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EDR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 65,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body behind bumper trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 63,077 miles

condensation o/s hlamp

slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

Fail 15 May 2018 63,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condensation o/s hlamp

slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,467 miles

Front TYRTE EDGES WORN INNERS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,187 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,181 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 53,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,978 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 46,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,081 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,385 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 27,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,199 miles

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

discs lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,323 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 EDR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EDR, 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 AO56 EDR registered?

AO56 EDR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is AO56 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 EDR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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