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CE56 AKK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

42,954 mi
Last recorded42,954 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 AKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 42,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 42,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 39,225 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 32,663 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 32,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,158 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer both sill panels are corroded.

Rear Inner both sill panels

Fail 7 Dec 2018 31,158 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer both sill panels are corroded.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sill panels

Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wiper blades slightly split bottom

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

dampness on steering boot o/s/f

dent o/s/f and n/s/r wheel rim inside

heavy corrosion both front chassis box holds subframe

heavy corrosion both front suspension top mounting support chassis box

heavy corrosion both rear inner sill panel

o/s/f suspension arm bush peeling

rear no plate cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2017 29,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades slightly split bottom

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

dampness on steering boot o/s/f

dent o/s/f and n/s/r wheel rim inside

heavy corrosion both front chassis box holds subframe

heavy corrosion both front suspension top mounting support chassis box

heavy corrosion both rear inner sill panel

o/s/f suspension arm bush peeling

rear no plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,178 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 27,178 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner look low and discs are worn (3.5.1g)

Front chassis sections corroded - both side- sub-frame attachment

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 25,298 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner look low and discs are worn (3.5.1g)

Front chassis sections corroded - both side- sub-frame attachment

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are worn & lipped, corroded and pitted- more n/s inner face

n/s/f inner brake pad looks low

o/s parking brake effort is slightly low

o/s/r tyre is cracking on outer wall. 165/65/13

rear number plate is damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2014 23,711 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are worn & lipped, corroded and pitted- more n/s inner face

n/s/f inner brake pad looks low

o/s/r tyre is cracking on outer wall. 165/65/13

rear number plate is damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewalls. 165/65/13

rear number plate is damaged

wheel rims dented

Fail 29 Nov 2013 21,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s/r tyre is badly cracking on sidewalls. 165/65/13

rear number plate is damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 20,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 165/65/13tr

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edges 165/65/13tr

rear no plate cracked

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 165/65/13tr

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edges 165/65/13tr

rear no plate cracked

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,771 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner & outer treads.

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,962 miles

rear no plate cracked

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 AKK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AKK, 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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CE56 AKK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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