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EF55 SYT

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,554 mi
Last recorded82,554 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 SYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,554 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 82,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,795 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/r wheel rim slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,007 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,960 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,180 miles

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.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 67,168 miles

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.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,408 miles

1. Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear inner wheel rims. 2. Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,387 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,468 miles

1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded 2/ slight damage to n/s rear inner wheel rim

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,635 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Nearside and offside front lower wish bone bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,545 miles

1. n/s and o/s front lower wish bone bushes starting to seperate. 2. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,348 miles

1. n/s rear tyre worn to limit. 2. front brake discs pitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,411 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 17,411 miles

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?

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 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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