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CV56 OVH

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch to Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,045 miles

Chassis slightly corroded by subframe mounts

EML on

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

Rear axle bushes slight play/ deteoriated

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,045 miles

Chassis slightly corroded by subframe mounts

EML on

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

Rear axle bushes slight play/ deteoriated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,796 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of sill (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 58,955 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 58,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 52,167 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,167 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,068 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 36,997 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,808 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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