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EK56 VLU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,875 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,646 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both struts minimal movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage below reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/boot pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/lower body (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both struts minimal movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage below reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/boot pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,455 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 48,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge and on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,613 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 23,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 1,024 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 VLU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

EK56 VLU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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