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AP06 FWJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 77,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,587 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 69,071 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 69,071 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 63,259 miles

Driver's seat back will not adjust to access rear seat

Pass 20 May 2014 56,581 miles

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight free play

Offside and nearside rear top shock bushes have some free play

Offside front wishbone rear bush has free play

Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight free play

slight roughness in car when driving poss gear box noise

Fail 8 May 2014 56,263 miles

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

Nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight free play

Offside and nearside rear top shock bushes have some free play

Offside front wishbone rear bush has free play

Offside front wishbone rear bush has slight free play

slight roughness in car when driving poss gear box noise

Pass 13 May 2013 47,598 miles

advised front discs worn

advised front pads low

advised osf tyre getting low

Pass 19 May 2012 39,624 miles

advised front discs worn

advised front pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,927 miles

Nearside front tyre cut inside wall

Nearside rear top shock mounting worn

Fail 23 May 2011 31,926 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cut inside wall

Nearside rear top shock mounting worn

Pass 21 May 2010 23,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,009 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

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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AP06 FWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP06 FWJ, 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 AP06 FWJ registered?

AP06 FWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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