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OE56 SYC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 SYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 52,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc holder removed from swept area. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 52,385 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc holder removed from swept area. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,220 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2017 44,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Water in headlamp. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall and cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall and cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,205 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2013 18,205 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE = 165/65/13t

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2012 14,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 9,401 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 7,669 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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OE56 SYC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 OE56 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 SYC registered?

OE56 SYC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is OE56 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 SYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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