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OU56 YBZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,072 mi
Last recorded42,072 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 42,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery charge lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,496 miles

slight bodywork damage

Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,346 miles

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

slight bodywork damage

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,445 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,439 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2014 27,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,262 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 YBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

OU56 YBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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