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EF56 PXA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,378 mi
Last recorded61,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,378 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both sides inner and outer sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,802 miles

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracked, perished and 9 yrs old

Fail 9 Oct 2015 55,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-inspect headlamp aims

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracked, perished and 9 yrs old

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,538 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,538 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs needed rented

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 33,798 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 19,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,474 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 PXA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 PXA registered?

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

Is EF56 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 PXA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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