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EO56 LMM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,945 mi
Last recorded69,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 LMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner wear bar (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner wear bar (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,957 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 64,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 64,927 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 63,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,653 miles

wiper blades splitting

Fail 28 Sep 2015 58,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,490 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,076 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,308 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 LMM 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 58.8%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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