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EO56 RSV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter insecure and in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter insecure and in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,325 miles

Battery light on

Engine mil on

Fail 10 Mar 2018 70,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery light on

Engine mil on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,571 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 57,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension strutt top is slightly noicey

Offside Front suspension strutt top slightly noicey

Fail 31 May 2016 57,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension strutt top is slightly noicey

Offside Front suspension strutt top slightly noicey

Pass 13 May 2015 53,578 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion offside front sill section

Fail 31 Jan 2015 52,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion offside front sill section

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,508 miles

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

Offside front tyre ran off inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre ran off inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,092 miles

bonnet saftey catch stiff

coolant level low

n/s rear shock absorber top mount slightly worn

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 2 Feb 2013 39,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet saftey catch stiff

coolant level low

n/s rear shock absorber top mount slightly worn

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,837 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,837 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,264 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,264 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 RSV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

EO56 RSV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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