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OV06 HPY

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,555 mi
Last recorded56,555 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 HPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,555 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside corrosion to sill area

Fail 8 Aug 2024 56,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside corrosion to sill area

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,465 miles

Nearside sill area corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2023 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside sill area corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,828 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 26,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,058 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,215 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 8,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,496 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 4,610 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 HPY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV06 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

OV06 HPY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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