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MA56 OPB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,380 mi
Last recorded58,380 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 OPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 58,362 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside & offside rear chassis at sub-frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front outer sill corroding

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake noisy

reversing lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,585 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills av surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,505 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,903 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,903 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,475 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,005 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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MA56 OPB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA56 OPB, 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 MA56 OPB registered?

MA56 OPB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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