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OV56 WYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,484 mi
Last recorded60,484 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounts both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 60,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounts both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,048 miles

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

fuel tank filler pipe locking device missing (tank end)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,749 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,090 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Removed smelly from interior mirror.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,084 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,420 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYJ, 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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What year was OV56 WYJ registered?

OV56 WYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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