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AO56 VFZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 63,429 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced light condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch beside fuel tank filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower wheel arch, Been fiber glassed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner sills and floor pans corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg, behind wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,501 miles

Both Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor pans/Jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 62,501 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor pans/Jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,280 miles

Both Nearside and Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,103 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 60,080 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 56,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp in-op

Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill / closing panel / wheel arch edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 11 Apr 2019 51,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of outer sill / closing panel / wheel arch edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,368 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight uneven application of rear brakes

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,537 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,418 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,623 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,462 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,738 miles

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

offside front tyre worn edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,555 miles

Both front brake discs, worn.

Spare wheel, missing.

o/s/f lower suspension arm, inner bush poor, may require attention soon.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,522 miles

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

Both front brake discs, worn.

Spare wheel, missing.

o/s/f lower suspension arm, inner bush poor, may require attention soon.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,610 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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