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AV56 VBO

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,115 mi
Last recorded77,115 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,115 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 77,115 miles

Brake performance not tested on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 68,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,279 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,417 miles

Both Rear tyres Cracking And Slightly Out Of Shape

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,253 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing at the outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,533 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,138 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 VBO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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