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AU56 OHK

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,377 mi
Last recorded28,377 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 28,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 19,299 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 5,842 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes very slightly deteriorated

under side of vehicle and suspension components slightly rusty ( age related )

Pass 18 Aug 2021 5,703 miles

Front Both lower wishbone arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

General light corrosion underside & suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 5,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 5,321 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 4,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 4,756 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 4,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 4,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 4,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 3,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 2,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,642 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,329 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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AU56 OHK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU56 OHK, 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 AU56 OHK registered?

AU56 OHK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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