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EO56 PLX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,474 mi
Last recorded86,474 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 PLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,309 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,276 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

lift at all four strut tops

nearside headlight output slightly blurred - lens/cover poor

Fail 15 Aug 2018 83,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill end/inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

lift at all four strut tops

nearside headlight output slightly blurred - lens/cover poor

power steering pipes insecure - may fail long term

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,800 miles

Movement in both sides front strut top mounts (car jacked up)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,475 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,702 miles

o/s/r brake is noisey

power steering pipe is insecure on n/s/f inner wing

some lift at rear top shocker mountings

Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,702 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

o/s/r brake is noisey

power steering pipe is insecure on n/s/f inner wing

some lift at rear top shocker mountings

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,321 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm bush lipped

o/s/r tyre is cracking and slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Aug 2014 41,321 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower arm bush lipped

o/s/r tyre is cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,085 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs and pads showing slight signs of wear

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,417 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2009 21,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PLX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

EO56 PLX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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