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KO06 OSM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,345 mi
Last recorded53,345 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 OSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 53,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section corroded through within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded through within 30cm of 'A' pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section corroded through within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area corroded through within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking around entire circumference - advise replace 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion setting in on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,457 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,525 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2023 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed by rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 46,362 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front has sill repair

surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 29 Oct 2022 46,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front has sill repair

surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,619 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 44,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2018 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,313 miles

2x rear tyres perished/cracking

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,001 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,930 miles

front lower arm bushes split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,423 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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KO06 OSM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KO06 OSM, 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 KO06 OSM registered?

KO06 OSM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is KO06 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO06 OSM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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