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FV55 ODG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,328 mi
Last recorded48,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ODG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 48,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & wheel arch under body trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush bonding separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & wheel arch under body trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,289 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,524 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating and debonding

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 43,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating and debonding

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,475 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,218 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,537 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front arm rear bush debonding

nearside front inner pad low

offside front arm rear bush debonding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,081 miles

both front lower wishbone inner bushes debonding

front brake disc inner faces corroded and grooved

Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower wishbone inner bushes debonding

front brake disc inner faces corroded and grooved

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,160 miles

16% front brake imbalance

front brake discs corroded

front tyres approaching minimum and perishing

off side front arm rear bush de bonding

Fail 20 Sep 2011 14,160 miles

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

16% front brake imbalance

front brake discs corroded

front tyres approaching minimum and perishing

off side front arm rear bush de bonding

Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,150 miles

all four tyres perished none to cords

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to debond

Pass 8 Oct 2009 2,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 686 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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FV55 ODG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV55 ODG, 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 FV55 ODG registered?

FV55 ODG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FV55 ODG safe to buy?

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