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AO56 ELJ

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,388 mi
Last recorded67,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,388 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges,no cords visible yet.have wheel alignment checked.

lots of underbody etc is rusty.

Fail 31 May 2017 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges,no cords visible yet.have wheel alignment checked.

lots of underbody etc is rusty.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,289 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 44,696 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 37,592 miles

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

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 May 2013 29,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 29,593 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 23,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 16,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,861 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 ELJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

AO56 ELJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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