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OV56 MTY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,518 mi
Last recorded58,518 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 MTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,859 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 51,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,337 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,123 miles

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

nearside front suspension top mount deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,372 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,957 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm.

power steering rack damp.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 26,957 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm.

power steering rack damp.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 21,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,064 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 17,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,234 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 3,720 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 MTY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV56 MTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 MTY registered?

OV56 MTY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is OV56 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 MTY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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