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OU06 ZHP

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 ZHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,023 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres cuts in sidewall and wheels buckled

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 103,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking fluid bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres cuts in sidewall and wheels buckled

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,998 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 90,998 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,382 miles

Coolant leak ()

Floor & Chassis areas corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear inner & outer sill areas corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,266 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,216 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,394 miles

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

near side front wheel binding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,914 miles

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

both front brake hoses 'tight' ... resulting in the hose alomost 'kinking' on the bends, found on 'lock to lock' check.... suggest adjusting?

offside headlamp bulb fitted slightly 'off centre' making headlamp pattern poor

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,529 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 ZHP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

OU06 ZHP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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