MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (top cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
reverse light not working
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (top cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
reverse light not working
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both sides outer sills are starting to corrode in places
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both sides outer sills are starting to corrode in places
both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate
both front tyres are getting very low in tread & wearing on inner edges
n/s/r tyre is cracking heavily on outer wall
o/s/f tyre worn heavy on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre is cracking heavily on outer wall
o/s/f tyre worn heavy on inner edge
both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate
both rear tyres are cracking heavily on outer wall
steering rack is showing signs of starting to leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate
both rear tyres are cracking heavily on outer wall
steering rack is showing signs of starting to leak
both rear tyres are cracking heavily on outer wall
steering rack is starting to show signs of leaking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres are cracking heavily on outer wall
steering rack is starting to show signs of leaking
both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate
n/s/f tyre wearing heavy on outer edge
small leak starting on steering rack assy
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate
n/s/f tyre wearing heavy on outer edge
small leak starting on steering rack assy
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight oil leak starting from rack pinion on steering rack assembly
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight oil leak starting from rack pinion on steering rack assembly
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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EX56 YFM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 EX56 YFM, 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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EX56 YFM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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