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EN55 KOU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 KOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 91,312 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 91,312 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 79,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 79,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2016 72,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 62,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 62,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 56,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 56,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 52,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing but still can see through windscreen

both rea tyres parished but not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2012 46,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,517 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 14 May 2011 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,101 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 20,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 20,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EN55 KOU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EN55 KOU, 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 EN55 KOU registered?

EN55 KOU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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