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EF56 XPE

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,265 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,647 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,105 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,667 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,067 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 34,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,147 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perishing

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,041 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 XPE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

EF56 XPE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is EF56 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 XPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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