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OU56 XEW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,966 mi
Last recorded79,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired FLOOR PANEL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front A R B- D bushes, little worn

Front CROSS MEMBER PANEL IS DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,238 miles

OSF and NSF underseal applied

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,969 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,750 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,719 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking betwwen tread

N/S/R tyre cracking between tread

Fail 11 Aug 2014 41,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre cracking betwwen tread

N/S/R tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,350 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,233 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 17,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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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OU56 XEW 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 XEW, 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 OU56 XEW registered?

OU56 XEW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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