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EY56 JHX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,096 mi
Last recorded69,096 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 JHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,096 miles

Front floor slightly corroded

Rear floor and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,209 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 54,904 miles

Front and Rear Surface corrision

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 50,062 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 50,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 41,305 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 41,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,081 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 35,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 31,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,867 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 25,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,372 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,470 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 18,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 12,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,885 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,930 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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EY56 JHX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

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

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