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AP56 DDV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 DDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,622 miles

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

Offside Front wheel is bent

front tyres worn on inner edges and down to 2mm

n/s plus o/s front floor corroded near suspension subframe

Fail 24 Sep 2020 76,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel is bent

front tyres worn on inner edges and down to 2mm

n/s plus o/s front floor corroded near suspension subframe

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,872 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,198 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sills both sides rusting

Fail 14 Nov 2018 63,193 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

No reverse light

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sills both sides rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,263 miles

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

Outer Sills both sides rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,829 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 51,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,882 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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AP56 DDV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP56 DDV, 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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AP56 DDV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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