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AU56 WPE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,081 mi
Last recorded70,081 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,081 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 69,928 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 May 2025 69,928 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2024 69,706 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,478 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floors and box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 69,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side floors and box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,241 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 69,241 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 68,413 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,411 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 66,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,836 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2018 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2017 55,786 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 55,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 45,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,181 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 39,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front brake discs

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,809 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 22,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,585 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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AU56 WPE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AU56 WPE, 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 AU56 WPE registered?

AU56 WPE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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