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EU56 WCN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 WCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2021 94,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly kinked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake hose close to wheel

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 88,729 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked

offside head light has water inside of it

sills and chassis of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2020 88,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked

offside head light has water inside of it

sills and chassis of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 78,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,706 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,425 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 May 2014 62,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 53,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 21 May 2012 53,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,638 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 WCN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 EU56 WCN, 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 WCN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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