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CE56 AAY

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 AAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills corroded and patch welded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,595 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 83,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,405 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,401 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both inner sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,925 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,088 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 43,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,576 miles

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

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

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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CE56 AAY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CE56 AAY, 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 CE56 AAY registered?

CE56 AAY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is CE56 AAY safe to buy?

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