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EK56 EEY

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,795 mi
Last recorded60,795 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 EEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded but not holed

Offside Front Lower floor corroded but not holed

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 60,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded but not holed

Offside Front Lower floor corroded but not holed

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 55,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,928 miles

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

engine has a misfire

n/s/f top mount has a dry mount and knocks when turnt

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,928 miles

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

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

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

engine has a misfire

n/s/f top mount has a dry mount and knocks when turnt

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,951 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,175 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,406 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 EEY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EK56 EEY, 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 EK56 EEY registered?

EK56 EEY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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