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OV06 XXT

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,947 mi
Last recorded50,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,947 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 50,932 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,447 miles

@ 18% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 20 Nov 2017 42,447 miles

@ 18% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive 1/4 panel/arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,275 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 32,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,052 miles

both front lower arm, rear bushes starting to pull out

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyres slightly perished on tyre walls

Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,819 miles

all tyres outer side walls age cracing/perished

Pass 23 May 2009 10,985 miles

cut in n/s/f/tyre side wall

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 XXT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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