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MA56 ATU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,214 mi
Last recorded49,214 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ATU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f floor corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer sill rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,860 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X2 CHASSIS LOAD BEARING MEMBERS SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN SIDEWALL TYRE REQUIRED ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched BRAKE PIPE CATCHING WHEEL ON FULL LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X2 CHASSIS LOAD BEARING MEMBERS SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN SIDEWALL TYRE REQUIRED ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement in all 4 top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various parts of corrosion. nothing structural at present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 4 Sep 2018 40,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone arm bush's completely detached. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement in all 4 top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various parts of corrosion. nothing structural at present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear OSR tyre cracking and on 3mm

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,734 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,499 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracking on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,325 miles

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

Small cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,403 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,276 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,985 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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MA56 ATU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA56 ATU, 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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MA56 ATU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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