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EX56 YFM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 91,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,003 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,877 miles

both sides outer sills are starting to corrode in places

Fail 10 Nov 2017 67,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,406 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish & seperate

both front tyres are getting very low in tread & wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,855 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking heavily on outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 52,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,045 miles

both rear tyres are cracking heavily on outer wall

steering rack is starting to show signs of leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2013 47,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,271 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 41,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,878 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,878 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,836 miles

slight oil leak starting from rack pinion on steering rack assembly

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,836 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak starting from rack pinion on steering rack assembly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,275 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)

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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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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What year was EX56 YFM registered?

EX56 YFM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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