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OU06 YMO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,062 mi
Last recorded63,062 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 YMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,062 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 56,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,610 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 37,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 18,367 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 8,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,333 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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OU06 YMO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 OU06 YMO, 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 OU06 YMO registered?

OU06 YMO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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