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OV06 FBJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,714 mi
Last recorded73,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 72,695 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 62,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,149 miles

Offside slight corrosion to outer sill area

Fail 2 Jun 2021 62,143 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside slight corrosion to outer sill area

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 61,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle bush slightly perished and worn

coolant level low

corrosion under side vehicle in places

off side rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2018 59,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished,cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle bush slightly perished and worn

coolant level low

corrosion under side vehicle in places

off side rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perished on edge of tread

Offside outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slight play

offside front floor corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,420 miles

corrosion under side vehicle in places

off side rear tyre excessively perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush topmount (2.7.4)

spare wheel and tyre defective

Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush topmount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush topmount (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,579 miles

injuries in windscreen\os headlamp slightly deteriorated\rear tyres slightly perished a cracked\corrosion development in sills\front wheels damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

injuries in windscreen\os headlamp slightly deteriorated\rear tyres slightly perished a cracked\corrosion development in sills\front wheels damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,319 miles

play in front and rear strut top bushes\front suspension arm bushes slightly perished\injuries in windscreen\osf headlamp slightly deteriorated with condensation\

slight corrosion development in sills\exhaust slightly corroded\damage to both front wheels\osr tyre perished and cracked no cords seen at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,319 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

play in front and rear strut top bushes\front suspension arm bushes slightly perished\injuries in windscreen\osf headlamp slightly deteriorated with condensation\

slight corrosion development in sills\exhaust slightly corroded\damage to both front wheels\osr tyre perished and cracked no cords seen at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf headlamp slightly deteriorated\rear tyres perishing\osf tyre wearing and bald on inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,041 miles

osf headlamp slightly deteriorated\rear tyres perishing\osf tyre wearing and bald on inner tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,335 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,665 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre & wheel un serviceable

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres edges low

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 FBJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

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

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