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CX06 OTH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

20,054 mi
Last recorded20,054 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 OTH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 20,054 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

centre heat shield resting on exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2024 17,267 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 17,265 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing corroded close to subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 16,507 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Underbody rusting in places.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,151 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 16,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play o/s and n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 15,529 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 15,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,346 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing.

Underbody rusting.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 34,346 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing.

Underbody rusting.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,881 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 13,881 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 12,356 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 3,310 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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CX06 OTH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX06 OTH, 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 CX06 OTH registered?

CX06 OTH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is CX06 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX06 OTH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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