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OV06 VTE

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 148,819 miles

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

o/s outer sill getting weak

Pass 6 Feb 2019 140,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 135,094 miles

Nearside Outer slight corrosion to sill panel

Nearside Rear slight play in shock absorber top mount bush

Offside Outer slight corrosion to sill panel

Pass 27 May 2017 133,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 133,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 129,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and treads

Fail 28 May 2016 129,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and treads

Pass 30 May 2015 125,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads and walls

Fail 30 May 2015 125,764 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in treads and walls

Pass 2 May 2014 117,542 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 117,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,792 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,139 miles

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

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 VTE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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