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EK56 VEV

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,846 mi
Last recorded52,846 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 52,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre cracking, no cords visable

offside rear tyre cracking, no cords visable

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,955 miles

exhaust system starting to rust

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,173 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 VEV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 VEV registered?

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

Is EK56 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 VEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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