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EF56 FWS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,932 mi
Last recorded67,932 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,932 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,140 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 38,140 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 26,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,187 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 17,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 10,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,083 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 FWS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

EF56 FWS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is EF56 FWS safe to buy?

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