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OV06 FBE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 FBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 38,828 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 36,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Both brakes slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake pedal has little reserve travel - Brake overhaul advised

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,626 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 31,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 20,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,605 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 FBE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

OV06 FBE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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