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AO56 VGC

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,890 miles

Nearside rear outer sill getting rusty

Nearside rear tyre weathered and perished

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

Offside rear tyre weatehred and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear outer sill getting rusty

Nearside rear tyre weathered and perished

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre weatehred and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,410 miles

Cover missing from washer bottle.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,396 miles

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

Cover missing from washer bottle.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,229 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,615 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 VGC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

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

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