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EY56 VGU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,187 miles

inner and outer body sills showing signs of surface rust

Fail 9 Mar 2024 75,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

inner and outer body sills showing signs of surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2023 73,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 73,817 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,187 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 71,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,706 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 68,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,004 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 66,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,089 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 29,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,611 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,366 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 VGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

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

Is EY56 VGU safe to buy?

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