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EA56 XTK

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,464 mi
Last recorded84,464 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 XTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,308 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 81,306 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 Front top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,955 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,328 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 74,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers seat rear mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front wheel arches loose. Advise repair

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,709 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Arch trim. Advise repair (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front floor/subframe mount corroded

Nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside front top suspension mount has play. Advise repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,709 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Arch trim. Advise repair (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside front floor/subframe mount corroded

Nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside front top suspension mount has play. Advise repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,131 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,533 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 57,822 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,169 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,426 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Lever missing from O/S/F seat side.

N/S/R tyre slightly cracking in sidewall.

O/S/F inner wheel rim slightly damaged.

O/S/R bumper slightly adrift.

Signs of water weeps from around thermostate housing.

Slight damage to N/S/F wing.

Slight weep from gear selector oil seal.

Small 'knick' in O/S/R tyre sidewall. (165/60x14).

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,526 miles

Lever missing from O/S/F seat side.

N/S/F tyre on ware bands & legal limit - Recommend soon replaced (165/60x14).

O/S/F tyre very close to ware bands.

O/S/R bumper slightly adrift.

Slight dammage to N/S/F wing.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread & small 'divot' in sidewall.

Small nail in N/S/R tyre.

Spare wheel & tyre different to those on vehicle but tyre fitted incorrectly.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,569 miles

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted as spare.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,569 miles

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted as spare.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,015 miles

Dummy spare wheel/tyre fitted but tyre fitted incorrectly.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Vehicle tyre size - 165/60x14.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 20,015 miles

Dummy spare wheel/tyre fitted but tyre fitted incorrectly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Various small chips in windscreen.

Vehicle tyre size - 165/60x14.

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 XTK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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