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MT56 OHZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,337 mi
Last recorded42,337 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 OHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 42,337 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2019 42,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,399 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges/cracking in tread

front wishbone rear bushes perished/splitting

oil residue on engine

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate cracked/delaminating

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 35,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges/cracking in tread

front brake discs lipped/corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished/splitting

oil residue on engine

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate cracked/delaminating

various brake pipes corroded

various under body/ suspension components corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,337 miles

Nearside Front slight free play steering rack

Nearside Rear tyre cracking perishing ,slight separation

Offside Rear tyre cracking perishing , slight separation

Rear no. plate damaged not likely to be misread

Fail 26 Oct 2017 28,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front slight free play steering rack

Nearside Rear tyre cracking perishing ,slight separation

Offside Rear tyre cracking perishing , slight separation

Rear no. plate damaged not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 21,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,105 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 20,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rack end has freeplay in pin/socket

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,020 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 17,020 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,516 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,719 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 10,852 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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MT56 OHZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OHZ, 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 MT56 OHZ registered?

MT56 OHZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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