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KL56 OMW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,617 mi
Last recorded61,617 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 OMW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,617 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,512 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play both rear bushes (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing screen

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 11 Apr 2015 51,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing screen

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 12 Apr 2014 44,446 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,446 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 29,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid levlel low(due to condition of front brake pads)

coolant level low(topped up)

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

oil level at minimum mark

stickers on windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,404 miles

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

brake fluid levlel low(due to condition of front brake pads)

coolant level low(topped up)

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

oil level at minimum mark

stickers on windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,027 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,729 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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KL56 OMW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KL56 OMW, 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 KL56 OMW registered?

KL56 OMW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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