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EF56 VFZ

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,720 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 58,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 53,003 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 53,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 52,244 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 52,244 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,135 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,611 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 40,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 35,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,977 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 24 Oct 2009 23,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

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 VFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

EF56 VFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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