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EF56 JZA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,514 mi
Last recorded72,514 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 JZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,514 miles

1. Slight exhaust blow on front pipe. 2. Nearside and offside front inner wishbone rear mounting bushes becoming perished.

3. Slight damage to offside of car. 4. Nearside front wiper blade becoming insecure.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1. Nearside and offside front inner wishbone rear mounting bushes becoming perished. 2. Slight exhaust blow at front.

3. Slight damage to offside of car.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,265 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 61,127 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,626 miles

Drivers seat flip up lever broken

Gearbox oil leak (switch)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,655 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition [CRACKING]

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 49,655 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres in poor condition [CRACKING]

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,885 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,219 miles

front bakes low

rear view mirror loose

Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front bakes low

rear view mirror loose

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 JZA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

EF56 JZA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is EF56 JZA safe to buy?

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