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EF56 FPX

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 94,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 94,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

split pin missing from n/s front track rod end

water leak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,602 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,602 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rearaxel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front wheelarch insecure and damaged

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet pull broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front wheelarch insecure and damaged

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet pull broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 67,086 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,086 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,221 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,607 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 51,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,754 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)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,457 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 FPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF56 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

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

Is EF56 FPX safe to buy?

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