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EF55 ZPJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,410 miles

O/S/FRONT AND N/S/REAR INNER TYRE WALLS DAMAGED.

WIPER BLADE SPLIT N/S

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/FRONT AND N/S/REAR INNER TYRE WALLS DAMAGED.

WIPER BLADE SPLIT N/S

Pass 7 Jul 2014 703,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,482 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,205 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit of 1/6mm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,854 miles

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

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

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

air bag

f brake dice rust and pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,588 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,082 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 15,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,537 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 ZPJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZPJ, 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 EF55 ZPJ registered?

EF55 ZPJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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