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EN55 YAX

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 YAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 148,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody covered in surface rust

Pass 1 Mar 2024 143,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust support rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,027 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,734 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 101,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 101,291 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box and flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,006 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 77,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 56,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,143 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,413 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 42,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,453 miles

front wishbone rear bushes showing wear

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,134 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre small cut on wall

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,511 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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EN55 YAX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EN55 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

EN55 YAX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is EN55 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 YAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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