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EA56 EFK

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,132 mi
Last recorded61,132 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 EFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear sub frame bushes worn

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight lift in both front strut tops

wipers worn

Fail 22 Sep 2020 61,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear sub frame bushes worn

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight lift in both front strut tops

wipers worn

Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of age cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre showing signs if age cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 57,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of age cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre showing signs if age cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,914 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,879 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking but no visable cords

Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,861 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking but no visable cords

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,204 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre starting to crack due to age no cords showing

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre starting to crack due to age no cords showing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 41,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front tyres wearing outer edges and tread cracking but no cords visable

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,202 miles

advise both front tyres wearing outer edges and tread cracking but no cords visable

Fail 7 Jun 2014 39,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,280 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,051 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,963 miles

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

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 EFK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black 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 EA56 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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