MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi weak and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filter corroded
Handbrake cables corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi weak and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filter corroded
Handbrake cables corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes
N/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape
Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
N/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
1. Slight exhaust leak from rear box. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.
3. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges. 4. Offside front chassis member starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
1. Slight leak in exhaust rear box. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.
3. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges. 4. Offside front chassis member starting to corrode.
1. Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear inner wheel rims. 2. Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inside edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1. Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear inner wheel rims. 2. Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inside edges.
1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded 2/ slight damage to n/s rear inner wheel rim
1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Nearside and offside front lower wish bone bushes starting to seperate.
1. n/s and o/s front lower wish bone bushes starting to seperate. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.
1. n/s rear tyre worn to limit. 2. front brake discs pitted.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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EF55 SYT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SYT, 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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EF55 SYT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.
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