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OY06 BMZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,487 mi
Last recorded68,487 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 68,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,974 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 64,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,686 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,571 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 50,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,916 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,688 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,555 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,298 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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OY06 BMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY06 BMZ, 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 OY06 BMZ registered?

OY06 BMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for OY06 BMZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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