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EA56 YHR

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,683 mi
Last recorded67,683 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 YHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 67,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 63,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 63,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,736 miles

Fuel filter corroding.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel filter corroding.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,411 miles

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,980 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 26 Jul 2013 25,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 16,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 7,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,477 miles

o/s/f brake disc outer face minor pitting

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 YHR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

EA56 YHR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is EA56 YHR safe to buy?

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