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MA56 OPZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,470 miles

advise brake efficiency only

general under body surface rust

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,470 miles

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

advise brake efficiency only

general under body surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

both nearside & offside outer sills starting to corrode

engine coolant level below minimum

engine covers

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 54,093 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

both nearside & offside outer sills starting to corrode

engine coolant level below minimum

engine covers

fuel filter corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking

engine coolant level low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,118 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres cracking

engine coolant level low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,903 miles

front pads low need checking

Fail 24 Nov 2011 37,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,856 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,856 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 26 Oct 2009 23,011 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 OPZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc 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 MA56 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

MA56 OPZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is MA56 OPZ safe to buy?

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