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AO56 WYB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,108 mi
Last recorded95,108 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,224 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,883 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,883 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering uj worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 63,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 51,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/ s rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,547 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing to side walls

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,771 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished, cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2011 34,771 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished, cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,237 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 WYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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