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EK56 CBO

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,346 mi
Last recorded19,346 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 CBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 19,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 17,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet catch broken ( handle

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal heavily covered in underseal unable to fully ascertain repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis corroded, surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 May 2019 17,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis leg has a hole next to the brake line and within 30cm of a suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet catch broken ( handle

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis corroded, surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2018 15,780 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wheel arches / inner sills and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 15,780 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wheel arches / inner sills and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,602 miles

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

nearside and offside inner wheel arches and inner sills and the under-side of vehicle are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,673 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills and under-side of vehicle are slightly corroded

oil around under-side of engine / gearbox no leaks detetced

Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil around gearbox no leaks detected

under-side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,647 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 6,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 6,790 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 5,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,403 miles

OS OUTER SILL HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Pass 11 Sep 2009 3,216 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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EK56 CBO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK56 CBO, 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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EK56 CBO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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