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OU56 YCE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,809 mi
Last recorded43,809 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 43,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,893 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 43,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 43,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,265 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside shoulder

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 16,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,051 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,135 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system coroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 14,135 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,640 miles

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

Oil leak from gear box area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre flat and low on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake lever slightly high

oil leak from gear box switch

Pass 6 Sep 2010 6,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,575 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 YCE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

OU56 YCE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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