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AO56 WMZ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 WMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,484 miles

Offside Front all wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Offside Front bonding on lower arm front bush starting to fail

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside sill extensive corrosion

interior mirror missing from screen

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,173 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill starting to corrode

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside sill starting to corrode

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

interior mirror missing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,587 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,792 miles

n/s/r brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 18 Aug 2015 43,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,670 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,143 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,131 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs rusted on outside edges

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 WMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

AO56 WMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AO56 WMZ safe to buy?

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