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AV06 TLU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 TLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,008 miles

BOTH front hub assembly's corroding

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up

Offside Front sub-frame mount CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel inner rim damaged

slight oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2025 42,008 miles

BOTH front hub assembly's corroding

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper tapped up

Offside Front sub-frame mount CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel inner rim damaged

slight oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,892 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroding in several places around springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer 1 x mounting point has come off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle assembly heavily corroding but still structurally sound

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 38,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,532 miles

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

coolant level below minimum

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 33,053 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,397 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,653 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 24,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

some cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 18,750 miles

Engine Managment Light On

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 17,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 10,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AV06 TLU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV06 TLU, 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 AV06 TLU registered?

AV06 TLU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is AV06 TLU safe to buy?

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