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EA56 ZVW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,119 mi
Last recorded44,119 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 44,119 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outersills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 43,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Both front seatbelts slow to retract.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 18 Nov 2024 43,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Both front seatbelts slow to retract.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,371 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts (Slightly) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 41,403 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 41,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 40,558 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 39,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 33,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 30,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 27,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 24,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 21,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 12,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 9,427 miles

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

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 ZVW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

EA56 ZVW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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