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EY56 HLD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 HLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 61,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,510 miles

Offside Front Inner wishbone bush split

Offside Front top mount has movement when jacked up

Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wishbone bush split

Offside Front top mount has movement when jacked up

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,978 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,863 miles

Nearside Rear rim bent

Offside Front rim bent

Offside Front wishbone bush split

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rim bent

Offside Front rim bent

Offside Front wishbone bush split

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,009 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front wishbone bush deterioration between bonding

Fail 10 Aug 2015 51,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front wishbone bush deterioration between bonding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 48,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,050 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,082 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 32,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EY56 HLD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EY56 HLD, 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 EY56 HLD registered?

EY56 HLD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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