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EJ56 KUU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 99,142 miles

Emissions not tested engine has a misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slightly scratched by damaged wiper blade

Fail 9 Feb 2017 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm broken and dosnt move when offside does (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion area around fuel cap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also damaged and scratching screen (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes badly rusted

unable to check rear seats or seatbeltsb as car fully loaded with stuff

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge of tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,911 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are separating.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,911 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are separating.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,632 miles

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre on 2-3mm 165/65R13

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 37,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,964 miles

front discs worn

front pads getting down

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,702 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,702 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 KUU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ56 KUU, 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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EJ56 KUU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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