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OU06 ZHW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,977 mi
Last recorded34,977 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside plus offside rear inner sill.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 34,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside plus offside rear inner sill.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,449 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper smearing/juddering (possibly wiper arm bent)

Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,550 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing damaged cover missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper smearing/juddering (possibly wiper arm bent)

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 31,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,193 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,548 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 30,519 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 26,821 miles

both rear tyre side walls perished .

Pass 1 May 2012 24,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,010 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2.5mm on edge .

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,464 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 ZHW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

OU06 ZHW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is OU06 ZHW safe to buy?

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