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EJ56 NVO

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 NVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 101,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing light is not working

Fail 12 Mar 2025 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill /inner wheel arch are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing light is not working

coolant level below is minimum

Fail 27 Feb 2025 101,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

reverse light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2024 95,239 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,003 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,508 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,951 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure also wheel arch trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of sill. (corrosion) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked advise replace

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,947 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,162 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 NVO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

EJ56 NVO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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