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EO56 GBE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,276 mi
Last recorded48,276 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 GBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,296 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 47,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,022 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,835 miles

Both front tyres worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,904 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 35,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,081 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 32,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,815 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 25,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,261 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 21,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 18,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,678 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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EO56 GBE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO56 GBE, 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 EO56 GBE registered?

EO56 GBE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EO56 GBE safe to buy?

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