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EF56 FPC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,140 mi
Last recorded29,140 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FPC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 20,109 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat area ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both have minor distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Rear Upper Suspension strut mounts both sides have play

Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 14,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 13,824 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 13,467 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 13,325 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 13,325 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 13,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall , cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2016 12,989 miles

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2016 12,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 12,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2014 12,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2013 10,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,615 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 8,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 6,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 5,030 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 FPC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FPC, 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 EF56 FPC registered?

EF56 FPC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is EF56 FPC safe to buy?

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