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EJ56 OTX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,614 mi
Last recorded53,614 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 OTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,614 miles

Offside + nearside front tyres worn on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing with age

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 18 Feb 2016 53,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside + nearside front tyres worn on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing with age

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 48,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre rear stop light 2/5ths inop

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre rear stop light 2/5ths inop

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,018 miles

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

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

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age

Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,018 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,614 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,119 miles

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

Oil leak

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 OTX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTX, 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 EJ56 OTX registered?

EJ56 OTX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is EJ56 OTX safe to buy?

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