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MV06 OEP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 OEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,362 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 67,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, within wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger snapped off

Offside Front wheel buckled

power steering bottle overflowing , leaking fluid

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,822 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 59,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer sill (2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Wheel balance weight fouling brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,349 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front chassis (multiple places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,291 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,242 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,384 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,312 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Washer bottle cap missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 29 Mar 2013 36,048 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,372 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Front brake discs serverly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,442 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,967 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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MV06 OEP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MV06 OEP, 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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MV06 OEP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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