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OV06 EXJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,130 mi
Last recorded38,130 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 38,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 36,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Fail 4 May 2022 36,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Pass 7 May 2021 34,924 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 34,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 33,645 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 33,645 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 31,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 29,394 miles

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

front tyres slightly cracked/perished

n/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 26,815 miles

front discs corroded slightly

front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 5 May 2016 25,597 miles

front discs worn/corroded

front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 13 May 2015 24,464 miles

front discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,548 miles

adjusted headlights up

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 20,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,647 miles

advise rear tyres have minor cracks to outside edges

Pass 13 May 2010 18,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 16,388 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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OV06 EXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OV06 EXJ, 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 OV06 EXJ registered?

OV06 EXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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