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MK56 WAJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,092 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,861 miles

front lower arm bush deteriation

Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,861 miles

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

front lower arm bush deteriation

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,608 miles

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

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

both rear tyres side walls age cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and worn brake pads low

both rear tyres side walls age cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2011 40,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front wishbone bushes unbonding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,033 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front wishbone bushes unbonding

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,712 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 WAJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK56 WAJ registered?

MK56 WAJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 WAJ safe to buy?

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