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OY06 XBB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 XBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2020 93,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also split in treads & outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,644 miles

Charge warning light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low outside tread

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracks

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under body in poor condition in places

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Charge warning light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low outside tread

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracks

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under body in poor condition in places

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,129 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 81,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,958 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to front brake disc`s inner faces

slight travel in footbrake

Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to front brake disc`s inner faces

slight travel in footbrake

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,856 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn.

O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner rbush de-bonded.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,048 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,754 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 XBB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XBB, 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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OY06 XBB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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