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OU56 XRA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,322 mi
Last recorded88,322 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 88,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 87,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,140 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls pehrished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,986 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,339 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,339 miles

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

Front discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,028 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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OU56 XRA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OU56 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

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

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