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EF56 PUV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,324 mi
Last recorded103,324 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,324 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,324 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r outer sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,302 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,558 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,827 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,418 miles

nearside rear tyre,walls are cracking slightly.

offside rear tyre,outer edge of tread is cracking deeply,and close to exposing cord.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 68,417 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre,walls are cracking slightly.

offside rear tyre,outer edge of tread is cracking deeply,and close to exposing cord.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,770 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,664 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,426 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 PUV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

EF56 PUV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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