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AP56 FKB

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,378 mi
Last recorded52,378 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,375 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,690 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Dec 2016 44,089 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Dec 2016 44,089 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,557 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 28,180 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 28,180 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,152 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 FKB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP56 FKB, 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 FKB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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