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EO56 RKJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,923 mi
Last recorded70,923 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,923 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,974 miles

corrosion front and rear chassis

corrosion front and rear inner arches

corrosion front floor both sides

corrosion rear inner sills

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion front and rear chassis

corrosion front and rear inner arches

corrosion front floor both sides

corrosion rear inner sills

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,647 miles

Offside Front tyre wear low

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

corrosion on n/s /r & o/s/r undersills

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails

Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam main bush (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam main bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wear low

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

corrosion on n/s /r & o/s/r undersills

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,096 miles

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

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

nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,825 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,344 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake disc heavily scored on inside face by contact with metal brake pad backing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,033 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

EO56 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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