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EA56 XED

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,670 miles

both front sill to floor has surface corrosion

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,159 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 66,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2017 61,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,242 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,242 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,160 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,580 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,812 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,323 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 XED is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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