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EA56 YZB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,400 mi
Last recorded58,400 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 58,396 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 55,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 51,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,589 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 48,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,956 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 44,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,848 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 41,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,286 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,355 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 34,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,131 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 25,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,825 miles

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 20 Nov 2009 11,498 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 YZB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 YZB registered?

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

Is EA56 YZB safe to buy?

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