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EK56 LPX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,110 mi
Last recorded61,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 LPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2020 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor pan corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm and is wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 57,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm and is wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner and outer sidewalls and within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner and outer sidewalls and within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 41,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,225 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,462 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,207 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Off side windscreen washer jet partially missaligned

Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,969 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 21,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,720 miles

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

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

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 LPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

EK56 LPX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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