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EA56 YHL

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,900 mi
Last recorded58,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 YHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,490 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body badly corroded around fuel filler cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 52,490 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body badly corroded around fuel filler cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Noise from N/S/R whel when spun

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bold edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,031 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,472 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,038 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 YHL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

EA56 YHL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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