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EF56 HXU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,496 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,472 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 61,472 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 61,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,913 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,425 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,679 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)

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 HXU 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 78.6%.

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 HXU, 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 EF56 HXU registered?

EF56 HXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is EF56 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 HXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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