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AO56 HPE

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,700 mi
Last recorded55,700 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 55,700 miles

Offside Outer sill corroding

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,708 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,274 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 HPE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AO56 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

AO56 HPE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is AO56 HPE safe to buy?

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