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EA56 YKX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,204 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

O/S/F undertray/inner wheel arch damage/loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,360 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch(chassis) (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine light on

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,524 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,285 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 42,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,847 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 38,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,628 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm on outer edge)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,865 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,364 miles

drivers door hard to open and close

specs of blue paint over front end of car some on front number plate

Fail 28 Jan 2010 33,364 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door hard to open and close

specs of blue paint over front end of car some on front number plate

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 YKX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

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

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