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MT56 OHJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

55,403 mi
Last recorded55,403 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,403 miles

advise reverse light inop / pre 2009

advise various rust points underneath vehicle / customer to monitor

rear wiper not clearing screen / advise replacement

Fail 9 Apr 2019 55,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam flickers when tapped / inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching inner arch on full steering lock / inner wheel arch insecure / requires new retaining clips (5.2.3 (f))

advise reverse light inop / pre 2009

advise various rust points underneath vehicle / customer to monitor

osf outer arch insecure / requires new clips

rear wiper not clearing screen / advise replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

tyre size: 165/65 R13 77T

Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam suspect wiring fault for bulb. Bulb works intermittently. (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

tyre size: 165/65 R13 77T

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,391 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,391 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,525 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,525 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition STRONG ADVISE

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,270 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 47,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f headlamp fixing bracket lower broken headlamp still secure.

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

advise spare tyre fitted to o/s/f,spare wheel now defective.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s/f headlamp fixing bracket lower broken headlamp still secure.

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 29,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing outer edges,still legal though.

advise o/s/f tyre outer sidewall beginning to perish.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,229 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing outer edges,still legal though.

advise o/s/f tyre outer sidewall beginning to perish.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,163 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MT56 OHJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MT56 OHJ, 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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MT56 OHJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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