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EY56 XCO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 59,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on front floor/chassis area both sides

high handbrake travel

Fail 13 Dec 2023 57,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on front floor/chassis area both sides

high handbrake travel

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,922 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,233 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 52,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,713 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise both front wishbone bushes close to pass limit

advise front brake balance 18%

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise both front wishbone bushes close to pass limit

advise front brake balance 18%

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,282 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 XCO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

EY56 XCO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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