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EO55 XYH

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,617 miles

Indicator switch faulty indicator stalk faulty does not cancel from wheel when rotated (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges scrubbed off 165x65x13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating recommend replacement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching limits inner and outer edges recommend replacement 165x65x13 (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/f tyre under inflated

both rear tyres inner and outer walls and tread cracking and perishing recommend replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,396 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres close to limits

o/s + n/s rear tyres starting to perish - advise replace

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,388 miles

coolant leak from thermostat housing

nearside and offside rear tyres side wallls cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,387 miles

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

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

nearside and offside rear tyres side wallls cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,338 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,223 miles

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

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

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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EO55 XYH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO55 XYH, 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 EO55 XYH registered?

EO55 XYH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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