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OV06 FBA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,162 mi
Last recorded72,162 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,089 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,212 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,700 miles

Different sizes tyres front and rear axles

Spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,700 miles

Different sizes tyres front and rear axles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 1 May 2013 54,126 miles

Offside & Nearside rear tyres the sidewalls are slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Offside front lower suspension arm the rear bush is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside & Nearside rear tyres the sidewalls are slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Offside front lower suspension arm the rear bush is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,298 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,372 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 FBA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV06 FBA, 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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OV06 FBA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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