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EF56 OYH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 OYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,996 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,662 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 66,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,083 miles

Nearside Front sub frame mount corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,911 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 61,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,869 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,943 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,908 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,610 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,941 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,853 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,547 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 OYH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

EF56 OYH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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