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FM06 CBO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 CBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,801 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 55,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,771 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 54,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,247 miles

Both front floors corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,247 miles

Both front floors corroding

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,603 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear slight play in axle bush

Nearside Rear slightly play in suspension top mount

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,762 miles

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2015 35,762 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

small cracks in nearside rear tyre side walls

small cracks in offside front tyre side walls

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,840 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split.

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2014 22,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower arm rear bushes split.

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jun 2013 12,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,900 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 10,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 8,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 7,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,529 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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FM06 CBO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM06 CBO, 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 FM06 CBO registered?

FM06 CBO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is FM06 CBO safe to buy?

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