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OU06 ZGW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 101,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 101,190 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling Pas pipe (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,045 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 94,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 90,176 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,547 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,108 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZGW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

OU06 ZGW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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