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ET55 AMK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 AMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 123,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 123,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 122,913 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,583 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,583 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 101,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,410 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 70,172 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 63,029 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 63,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 34,448 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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ET55 AMK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET55 AMK, 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 ET55 AMK registered?

ET55 AMK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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