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EJ56 VEL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,554 mi
Last recorded38,554 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 20,735 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,635 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,452 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 VEL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

EJ56 VEL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is EJ56 VEL safe to buy?

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