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EF56 VWW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 80,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Touching wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak From coolant bottle ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,419 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,463 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 72,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount play

Fail 28 Feb 2019 53,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount play

eml on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 49,566 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,756 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,661 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are cracking on outer edges.

nearside stop lamp intermittent operation.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 38,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres are cracking on outer edges.

nearside stop lamp intermittent operation.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,730 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt lower rail has movement at the rear attachment.

nearside rear tyre has perished.

offside front seatbelt lower rail has movement at the rear attachment.

offside rear tyre has perished.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside front seatbelt lower rail has movement at the rear attachment.

nearside rear tyre has perished.

offside front seatbelt lower rail has movement at the rear attachment.

offside rear tyre has perished.

Pass 2 May 2014 33,450 miles

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

both rear tyres dated 40/06

Fail 2 May 2014 33,450 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres dated 40/06

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,215 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,098 miles

Offside 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 VWW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

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

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