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CV56 OVB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 OVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,266 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside sills corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,587 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside boot floor and lips (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,236 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside wiper starting to smear

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,392 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,880 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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CV56 OVB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV56 OVB, 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 CV56 OVB registered?

CV56 OVB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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