MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails aprox 1/2 way down car,corroded,not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in treads,cords visible 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking in treads,cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear,at first joint ,above steering rack nearside front of car (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails aprox 1/2 way down car,corroded,not significantly weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes slight corrosion,no leaks (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at rear of front subframe,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 160 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at rear of front subframe,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes slight corrosion,no leaks (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear sill corroded
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper split
power steering pipe corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs slightly corroded
front discs slightly corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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EF56 MHV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MHV, 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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EF56 MHV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.
Is EF56 MHV safe to buy?
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