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OU56 XSR

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 72,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch by fuel filler, outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, rear inner wheel arch upper and lower belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, rear inner wheel arch upper and lower & by spring top mount, rear body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, inner wheel arch, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, inner sill, front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body heavily corroded/holes outside prescribed areas, whole vehicle heavily corroded/patched underneath

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, inner sill , wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, inner sill, front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,436 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes peeling slightly

Inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 69,369 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes peeling slightly

Inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,232 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 64,232 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body by B post, body by fuel flap (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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 sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body by B post, body by fuel flap (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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 sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,226 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,613 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,768 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 XSR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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