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AK06 OVG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 OVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 73,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 73,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 69,223 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 69,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,382 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 66,915 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 65,834 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BULB IN WRONG (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 64,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,945 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,945 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,040 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,299 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 49,401 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 44,585 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)

both front tyre inner side wall small cuts no cords visable

Fail 31 May 2011 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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)

both front tyre inner side wall small cuts no cords visable

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,588 miles

nearside rear tyre slpitting inner wall

Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,588 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slpitting inner wall

Fail 1 Jun 2009 26,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,916 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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AK06 OVG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AK06 OVG, 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 AK06 OVG registered?

AK06 OVG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AK06 OVG safe to buy?

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