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EJ56 JVU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 JVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 98,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,773 miles

slight corrosion to both front floor pans

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to both front floor pans

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,818 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 85,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,883 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,878 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 74,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 70,325 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,027 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 58,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,258 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2014 45,258 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,608 miles

Off side rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,592 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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EJ56 JVU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ56 JVU, 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 EJ56 JVU registered?

EJ56 JVU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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