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EA56 EWX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,556 mi
Last recorded38,556 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 EWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 38,556 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle structural integrity significantly reduced (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant level exessively low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg near macpherson strut (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg near macpherson strut (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 33,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished BORDERLINE

corrosion offside Front inner wing BORDERLINE

Fail 26 Oct 2022 32,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near flexi mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished BORDERLINE

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,189 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 31,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,239 miles

advise corrosion to both floor to sills

advise corrosion to front subframe mounts

Fail 30 Oct 2020 30,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to both floor to sills

advise corrosion to front subframe mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,442 miles

advise corrosion to nearside outer sill

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor to sills

advise corrosion to offside outer sill

advise corrosion to offside top step sill

Fail 28 Oct 2019 28,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to nearside outer sill

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor to sills

advise corrosion to offside outer sill

advise corrosion to offside top step sill

Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,116 miles

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor to sill

advise corrosion to front subframe mounts

advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear undersills

Fail 23 Oct 2018 27,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion to front subframe mounts

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front floor to sill

advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear undersills

Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,174 miles

advise corrosion to both rear under sills and offside and nearside front floors

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front subframe mounts

Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,112 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to both rear under sills, and offside and nearside front floors

advise corrosion to offside and nearside front subframe mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,441 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH SPLITTING

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT WISH BONE REAR BUSH SPLITTING

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,863 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,331 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroding in places

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,846 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 EWX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

EA56 EWX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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