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AV56 VDZ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (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))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety reverse lamp switch has been ripped out of place (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,352 miles

both front floors corroded.

both rear outer sills corroded.

small chip in windscreen.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,352 miles

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

both front floors corroded.

both rear outer sills corroded.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,532 miles

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2016 53,532 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm bushes deteriating

slight wear and lip both front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,364 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 36,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,635 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 23,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VDZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV56 VDZ, 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 AV56 VDZ registered?

AV56 VDZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AV56 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 VDZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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