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KO06 OTV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 OTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 91,572 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fuel cap panel area has heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front bottom wing panel rusty

both front lower arm rear most bush poor

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,288 miles

Both front lower wishbone, rear bushes deteriorated

Both headlamps deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image

Brake pedal 'spongy' on foirst application but not leak visible

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Vehicle underside, brake pipes,exhaust system and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Both front lower wishbone, rear bushes deteriorated

Both headlamps deteriorated but not adversely effecting the beam image

Brake pedal 'spongy' on foirst application but not leak visible

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play

Vehicle underside, brake pipes,exhaust system and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 84,942 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

n/s/ sill corroded

o/s/f arm bush worn

Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,024 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs of lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,469 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,657 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 OTV 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 75%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

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

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