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OHZ 6296

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHZ 6296
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 54,979 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant leak on radiator

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 54,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant leak on radiator

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 49,332 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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OHZ 6296 is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 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 OHZ 6296, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OHZ 6296 registered?

OHZ 6296 is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is OHZ 6296 safe to buy?

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