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EO56 YRX

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,533 mi
Last recorded99,533 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 YRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,533 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,366 miles

Both Front Tyres Close to the Legal Limit.165/65x13 t

Exhaust is rusty.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,526 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,457 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

various parts of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

various parts of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,169 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,538 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked on side walls

offside rear tyre ageing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,538 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked on side walls

offside rear tyre ageing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,045 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/r and n/s/r panels have a dent in

rear shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

rear tyres cracking up on outer edges

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 YRX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black 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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

EO56 YRX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is EO56 YRX safe to buy?

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