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MK56 AZB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 AZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 101,214 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arce (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arce (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,556 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,070 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,070 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,708 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,527 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,186 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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MK56 AZB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK56 AZB, 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 MK56 AZB registered?

MK56 AZB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MK56 AZB safe to buy?

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