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EA56 CUJ

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,179 mi
Last recorded43,179 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 CUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,179 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 35,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,940 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,553 miles

oil leak

unable to check rear seatbelts unable to gain access

Fail 2 Dec 2015 26,553 miles

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

oil leak

unable to check rear seatbelts unable to gain access

Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,174 miles

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Both rear top mounts have slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2014 22,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Both rear top mounts have slight play

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 16,760 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 16,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Severe oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2012 11,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs signs of pitting

Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,842 miles

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

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

slight rust on front brake disc's

Pass 21 Nov 2009 6,693 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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EA56 CUJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA56 CUJ, 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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EA56 CUJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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