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EO56 WXE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,336 mi
Last recorded71,336 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,701 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,298 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear seals corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear seals corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,874 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,177 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 49,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,539 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 42,569 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 WXE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO56 WXE registered?

EO56 WXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is EO56 WXE safe to buy?

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