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EF56 EOU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 EOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 73,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,921 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 69,921 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,497 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With vehicle Age

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,426 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,623 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,342 miles

N/s/r suspension strut top mount slight play

O/s/f bottom suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,429 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 14,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre very heavely perrished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 12,298 miles

all tyres cracking 165/65R13

Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 8,967 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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EF56 EOU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF56 EOU, 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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EF56 EOU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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