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FY56 YAF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside sill member corroded, non prescribed area, not excessive

Spare tyre defective tyre worn and perished, wheel rim damaged ()

floor-pan and sills showing heavy corrosion

sub-frames, brakes, steering and suspension components showing corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside sill member corroded, non prescribed area, not excessive

Spare tyre defective tyre worn and perished, wheel rim damaged ()

floor-pan and sills showing heavy corrosion

sub-frames, brakes, steering and suspension components showing corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,740 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 51,386 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,151 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 18 Feb 2014 42,151 miles

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

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 24 Jan 2013 33,305 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,172 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 29,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,597 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 24,597 miles

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

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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FY56 YAF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY56 YAF, 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 FY56 YAF registered?

FY56 YAF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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