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CV56 OVC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,152 mi
Last recorded60,152 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 OVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil x3 (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil x2 (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,845 miles

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

condensation build up in o/s headlight

Fail 13 Oct 2016 51,845 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

condensation build up in o/s headlight

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,800 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 38,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,263 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE has slight weathering to sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2014 28,263 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE has slight weathering to sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 23,605 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,799 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 12,798 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 OVC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV56 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

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

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