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EK56 WDS

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,037 mi
Last recorded68,037 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,939 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) flexy (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexy fouling offside leg (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) flexy (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,786 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,552 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 21 Mar 2015 50,552 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear braking system needs adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,649 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,424 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,424 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,910 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 WDS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDS, 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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EK56 WDS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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