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EK56 OJH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,988 mi
Last recorded152,988 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OJH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 152,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 152,782 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment retaining nut needs checking (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 146,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2015 144,336 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2014 129,082 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking needs replacing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 125,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 119,442 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 119,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2011 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

EK56 OJH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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