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EA56 YSL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 80,040 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 80,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill not welded continuously (holed in places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated Dash lights not working (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 80,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust backbox hanger corroded/snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 9 May 2018 77,414 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

one rear exhaust hanger broken other corroded but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 2 May 2018 77,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

one rear exhaust hanger broken other corroded but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,192 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Pass 3 May 2016 73,096 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,147 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 21,870 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,870 miles

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

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 YSL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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