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ET55 EZW

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 EZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,760 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,056 miles

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

O/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 63,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,765 miles

both front brake discs,worn very thin,on minimum thickness.

drivers seat base cusion is insecure.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,765 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

both front brake discs,worn very thin,on minimum thickness.

drivers seat base cusion is insecure.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,791 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads,wearing very thin.

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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ET55 EZW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET55 EZW, 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 ET55 EZW registered?

ET55 EZW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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