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EF56 PBO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 88,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,157 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 82,157 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,022 miles

wipers deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,973 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 71,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp slightly insecure clips broken (4.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,658 miles

n/s mirror deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn ,,, poor

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,639 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,959 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,470 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 PBO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

EF56 PBO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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