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EK56 XZW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 XZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,319 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 69,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

top mounts have movement

coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,808 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 67,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,545 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,016 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 65,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,474 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,410 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,285 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 15,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XZW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

EK56 XZW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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