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EK56 JKY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,845 mi
Last recorded47,845 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 JKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,845 miles

Offside Front lower ball dust cover split not allowing ingress of dirt

both outer sills corroded

minor exhaust gas leak at backbox

Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,845 miles

both outer sills corroded

minor exhaust gas leak at backbox

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower ball dust cover split not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 44,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,647 miles

oil residue

signs of perishing to all tyres

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,977 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,667 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,867 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 JKY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKY, 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 JKY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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