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EY56 UWM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,986 mi
Last recorded66,986 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 66,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,353 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished and in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2017 63,352 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished and in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mil light on

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Feb 2015 59,613 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mil light on

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,791 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 51,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,793 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 UWM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

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

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