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EF56 OBH

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 OBH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,472 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,624 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trim lower securing clip area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 58,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trim lower securing clip area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock is soft

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

Offside Rear shock is soft

plastic coolant housing at back of engine is leaking coolant[antifreeze]..

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock is soft

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

Offside Rear shock is soft

plastic coolant housing at back of engine is leaking coolant[antifreeze]..

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,327 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,491 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 OBH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

EF56 OBH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is EF56 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 OBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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