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EU56 VKH

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,025 mi
Last recorded69,025 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 VKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 69,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 69,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 63,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,581 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion evident both rear inner sills extending rear wards into box sections

corrosion evident n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill / wing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill into wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion evident both rear inner sills extending rear wards into box sections

corrosion evident n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill / wing

Pass 29 Nov 2015 55,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2015 55,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,699 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2.0mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,145 miles

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 VKH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU56 VKH, 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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EU56 VKH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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