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EF56 TZT

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,800 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside sill corroded slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside sill corroded slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,171 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

advisory both rear tyres are deteriorated cracking preished and have tearing to tread

advisory offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,313 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,581 miles

n/s/f tyre just above wear markers

rear tyres starting to perish

some lift in top mounts

Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,581 miles

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

n/s/f tyre just above wear markers

rear tyres starting to perish

some lift in top mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,078 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 41,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,712 miles

n/s/f road wheel has slight damage

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,156 miles

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

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 TZT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

EF56 TZT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is EF56 TZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 TZT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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