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AV55 SJO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,007 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box & hangers broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,596 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 72,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,149 miles

both front tyres have cracking to side tread

light corrsion to nearside front floor pan

Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres have cracking to side tread

light corrsion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,017 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,814 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,282 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,230 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,639 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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AV55 SJO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV55 SJO, 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 AV55 SJO registered?

AV55 SJO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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