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AO56 VFN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,838 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,753 miles

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

general structure surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,753 miles

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

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

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

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

general structure surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,720 miles

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

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

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

general structure slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,245 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and n/s rear tyres thin on inside edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and n/s rear tyres thin on inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,057 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

oil leaks

sills deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Oct 2012 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,661 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 44,661 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,820 miles

n/s/r slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2010 35,820 miles

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

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

n/s/r slightly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2009 27,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,019 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 VFN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

AO56 VFN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AO56 VFN safe to buy?

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