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OY56 MEV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 MEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,041 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension bushes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,620 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,620 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,315 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge & damage to side wall

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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OY56 MEV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY56 MEV, 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 OY56 MEV registered?

OY56 MEV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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