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AY56 WFF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Nearside Outer sill showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn & inner edge close to the legal limit.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Offside Outer sill showing corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2020 64,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Nearside Outer sill showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn & inner edge close to the legal limit.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Offside Outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,209 miles

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 59,208 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,109 miles

inner sills and floor showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,104 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

inner sills and floor showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,250 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 50,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,309 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,374 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 35,374 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes have deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder..165/65TR13

offside front shock absorber has negligable damping

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm and worn on shoulders

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,980 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 30,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,182 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,207 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim damaged slightly

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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AY56 WFF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY56 WFF, 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 AY56 WFF registered?

AY56 WFF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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