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OV56 HGM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 HGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Extensive surface corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,012 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight judder on front brakes-discs corroded due to lack of use.Not affecting efficiency but may need replacing soon

Fail 17 Sep 2019 49,012 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight judder on front brakes-discs corroded due to lack of use.Not affecting efficiency but may need replacing soon

Pass 17 May 2018 46,690 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 34,828 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres low on inner edges and close to wear bars

Fail 16 May 2017 34,828 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges and close to wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,921 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,790 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

n/s/r brake squeeking

o/s/f brake binding slightly

re-check inner brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,422 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes squeeking

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Fail 16 Oct 2012 24,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,922 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2011 20,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs slighty corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs slighty corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,525 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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OV56 HGM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV56 HGM, 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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OV56 HGM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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