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FY06 OWZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,715 mi
Last recorded50,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 OWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,715 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded/greased

Brake pipes corroded/greased

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush unbonded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 50,690 miles

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

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

Brake hose ferrules corroded/greased

Brake pipes corroded/greased

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush unbonded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,436 miles

Brake pipes corroded/greased

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 49,436 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded/greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,432 miles

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

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,413 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,062 miles

Nearside Front most rear wishbone bush badly unbonded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc poor condition

both front brake discs corroding

brake pipes part greased

corrosion around fuel filler pipe housing

exhaust flexi slight blow

Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front most rear wishbone bush badly unbonded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc poor condition

both front brake discs corroding

brake pipes part greased

corrosion around fuel filler pipe housing

exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,255 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush unbonding

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wishbone bush unbonding

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,380 miles

osr tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers smirey

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,431 miles

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

front tyres worn both edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nail in o/s/f inner edge of tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,701 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,677 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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FY06 OWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY06 OWZ, 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 FY06 OWZ registered?

FY06 OWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is FY06 OWZ safe to buy?

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