MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Failed first BET test, CO and Lambda very high. Engine management light is on so remedial work is required before a full emissions test is conducted. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Wrong bulb type fitted. OSF and NSF have very different colour light output (NSF is white, OSF yellow as would be standard) (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and drop link is rubbing on inner wing on lock to lock checks, further investigation is advised (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre bald on inner edge 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Inner wheel arch liner is almost detached , broken and part missing and currently rubbing on brake hose and CV boot. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre bald on inner edge with cords exposed 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF corrosion evident but not yet holed in viewable areas, nb - unable to see all areas due to wheel arch liner blocking full view. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded , many areas are in advanced areas of corrosion although not holed currently. NB car traveled through a flood on way to MOT station so very wet and muddy test conditions.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF Brake very low on efficiency compared to OSF (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Cooling bottle found low.topped up
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear floor/inner sill corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear floor/inner sill corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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OV06 KOB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2006.
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