MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion various points
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion various points
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front blade torn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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OU56 XBM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OU56 XBM, 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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OU56 XBM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.
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