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OY56 WKX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 WKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underbody of vehicle within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,117 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 107,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,325 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 100,325 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,847 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,268 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 71,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,932 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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OY56 WKX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OY56 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

OY56 WKX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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