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AO56 YPU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,127 mi
Last recorded62,127 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,127 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 62,123 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end/back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,969 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 25,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,497 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,944 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge's

Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,924 miles

Spare tyre flat.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,613 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 11,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,336 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 YPU 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 82.4%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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