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EO56 HVB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 HVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,307 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Slight Lift In Suspension Top Mount

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Slight Lift In Suspension Top Mount

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 59,859 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,447 miles

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas.

n/s and o/s front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,447 miles

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

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas.

n/s and o/s front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,039 miles

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

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

Some under vehicle corrosion starting.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,721 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,564 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 43,558 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 36,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,149 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 HVB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HVB, 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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EO56 HVB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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