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EA56 EHS

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,045 mi
Last recorded44,045 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 EHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 44,045 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure corrosion around the fuel cap (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,007 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner arch near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,007 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner arch near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,067 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,197 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,003 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 16,003 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,496 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 EHS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA56 EHS, 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 EA56 EHS registered?

EA56 EHS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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