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MA56 OPS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 OPS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,304 miles

Exhaust corroded throughout

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm & bald & splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.57 mm & bald inner & splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 52,304 miles

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

Exhaust corroded throughout

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm & bald & splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.57 mm & bald inner & splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 47,412 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 47,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 43,466 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 43,466 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 35,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 28,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,217 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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MA56 OPS 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 62.5%.

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 MA56 OPS, 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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MA56 OPS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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