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AY56 WJM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,190 mi
Last recorded66,190 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,190 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

corrosion to the rear of vehicle out of prescribed area

exhaust is deteriorated at the front flex pipe but not insecure

slight surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,619 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,908 miles

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 31 Jan 2018 51,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,755 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Fail 21 Dec 2016 45,755 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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)

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,252 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,830 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 34,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,436 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 27,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs lightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2010 17,099 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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AY56 WJM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

AY56 WJM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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