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EK56 KDN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,888 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 91,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,524 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,398 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,328 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 KDN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

EK56 KDN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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