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EA56 UCW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,089 mi
Last recorded15,089 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 15,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 15,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65 R13 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 14,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 14,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 13,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 12,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 11,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 9,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 7,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,171 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 7,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 5,291 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 4,471 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 UCW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA56 UCW?

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What year was EA56 UCW registered?

EA56 UCW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is EA56 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 UCW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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