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AV56 RCF

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 RCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,220 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushs (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust under car

Fail 23 Sep 2021 91,218 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushs (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust under car

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,625 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,617 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,188 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 81,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,999 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,823 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,479 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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AV56 RCF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AV56 RCF, 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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AV56 RCF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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