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FA06 OLV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,131 mi
Last recorded31,131 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 OLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,504 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,265 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,221 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 3,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

smell of fuel at back of car no leaks or pipes split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 22,269 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,459 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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FA06 OLV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA06 OLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA06 OLV registered?

FA06 OLV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FA06 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 OLV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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