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EJ56 VEU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,325 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,325 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle power steering pipes (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,161 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ect (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill ect (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,157 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ect (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill ect (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,546 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Oct 2014 46,546 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing cover insecure

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing cover insecure

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front wheel arch insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front tyres worn inner edge

offside front wheel arch insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,905 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 VEU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

EJ56 VEU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is EJ56 VEU safe to buy?

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