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EO56 OCM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,579 mi
Last recorded107,579 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 OCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,579 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 107,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 105,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire manifold cat (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion rear of lower arm

Offside Front Lower corrosion rear of lower arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,631 miles

Steering lock not functioning Not engaging (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Steering lock not functioning Not engaging (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front discs low and slightly corroded (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock intermittent

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,481 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,834 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low 165x65x13

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,834 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre tread low 165x65x13

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,156 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,608 miles

gearbox oil leak from the reverse light switch which is broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,751 miles

oil leak on gearbox[poss reverse light switch]

slight corrosion in offside door step

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,977 miles

Both rear tyres very deteriorated

offside front tyre worn (JUST ON LIMIT)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,923 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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EO56 OCM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO56 OCM, 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 EO56 OCM registered?

EO56 OCM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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