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EF56 MFK

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 MFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushes are worn

Fail 29 Nov 2017 82,012 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,139 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers have movement at top mounting

both rear tyres badly perished and worn

Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers have movement at top mounting

both rear tyres badly perished and worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,341 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,341 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)

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres low inner edge

both rear tyres perished

coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

near side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

off side rear inner sill slightly corroded

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,748 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low inner edge

both rear tyres perished

coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

near side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

off side rear inner sill slightly corroded

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,619 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre inner wall cut

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,870 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

fuel filter corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,870 miles

both rear tyres perished

fuel filter corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disc's worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 MFK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

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

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