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EF55 PDY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 PDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,508 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,907 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,898 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,271 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush beginning to wear.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 58,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 58,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,374 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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EF55 PDY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF55 PDY, 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 EF55 PDY registered?

EF55 PDY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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