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OX06 BYM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,102 mi
Last recorded71,102 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 BYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 71,102 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 71,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 67,078 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 63,630 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Rear Of Front Sub frame Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Front Of Rear Mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 63,630 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Rear Of Front Sub frame Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Front Of Rear Mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,593 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill to floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 52,593 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill to floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,082 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 28 Aug 2014 38,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 37,796 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,281 miles

slight play in n/s/r top mount

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,385 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)

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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OX06 BYM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OX06 BYM, 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 OX06 BYM registered?

OX06 BYM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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