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EU56 TKC

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,233 mi
Last recorded69,233 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 TKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,233 miles

underside covered in underseal

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,230 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,741 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,434 miles

Tyre slightly damaged 2x rears cracked but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 65,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged 2x rears cracked but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,717 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,408 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 60,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 55,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,321 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes getting worn

Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,447 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 21,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,154 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 3mm

Fail 1 Dec 2010 15,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2009 9,879 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

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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EU56 TKC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EU56 TKC, 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 EU56 TKC registered?

EU56 TKC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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