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EF56 TYY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,623 mi
Last recorded74,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,623 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,054 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor pans. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has rust scabs all along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill has rust scabs all along length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,713 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,530 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills & floor/outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,530 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills & floor/outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,196 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are worn

Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,158 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 26,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,097 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

front discs lightly scored

front wheels lightly buckled

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 TYY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

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

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