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NU06 OML

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,678 mi
Last recorded52,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 OML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front subframe mounts are corroding

n/s outer sill is corroding

o/s/fsuspension arm bush is splitting

o/s/r suspension arm bush has some movement

oil leak on the engine

poer steering pipe is corroding

washer bottle cap is missing

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,663 miles

spare wheel tyre is splitting

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,663 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre approaching limit 165/70/13

spare wheel tyre is splitting

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres are splitting

Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,055 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f 165/70/13/t (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres are splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,392 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2016 29,389 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f 165/65/13/h (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f 165/65/13/h (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are cracking

o/s/f brake disc is worn and rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre splitting outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre splitting outer sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,417 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,697 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,517 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 5,517 miles

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

Upper Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NU06 OML is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU06 OML, 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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NU06 OML is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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