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OE55 SBX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 SBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,345 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,169 miles

Both wipers juddering

Nearside Front Floor reinforcing plate has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both wipers juddering

Nearside Front Floor reinforcing plate has slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 11,099 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 71,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light is on

Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light is on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 65,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,173 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,878 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,237 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,884 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,884 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,469 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,328 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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OE55 SBX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OE55 SBX, 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 OE55 SBX registered?

OE55 SBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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