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AV56 XJK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,627 mi
Last recorded151,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 151,627 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor, Seat Mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 142,369 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Persih On Inside Wall

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Leg Center (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Frount (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 142,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Persih On Inside Wall

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Leg Center (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Frount (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 130,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 130,862 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fuel flap area (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 121,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,957 miles

Crack in nearside windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Crack in nearside windscreen not in drivers view

Wiper blades split but clear screen

Fail 3 May 2013 93,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 93,045 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,418 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,475 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 XJK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

AV56 XJK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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