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AO56 VGU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,850 mi
Last recorded62,850 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,850 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,574 miles

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,284 miles

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

corrosion in nearside outer sill

rear tyres perished

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 49,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,911 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,911 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,261 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places

front of o/s sill rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,411 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,833 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,242 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,213 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 VGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

AO56 VGU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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