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OV06 KOB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,326 mi
Last recorded72,326 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,326 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,844 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 67,839 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 62,478 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,424 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear floor/inner sill corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 48,991 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,444 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 42,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 33,280 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 33,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,193 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,814 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 12,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 12,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 7,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 6,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,268 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 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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