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EF56 MHV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,769 mi
Last recorded34,769 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 MHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 34,769 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2022 34,768 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2021 32,300 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 32,300 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2020 30,555 miles

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))

Fail 19 May 2020 30,554 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 27,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,448 miles

power steering pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 23,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,903 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,277 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 20,192 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,245 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 17,245 miles

front discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,190 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 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.

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