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EA56 NTL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 NTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 69,863 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,178 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,991 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 41,617 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,215 miles

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

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

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

Power steering resevior close to minimum

Power steering rough

Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,989 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 32,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,966 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

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 NTL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

EA56 NTL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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