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EY56 XGL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 91,778 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 91,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,637 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,119 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly. will require changing asap before cords are exposed (4.1.E.1)

Oil weeping down back of engine

Rear number plate loose but not insecure enough that it likely to fall off

Fail 10 Jun 2017 80,119 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly. will require changing asap before cords are exposed (4.1.E.1)

Oil weeping down back of engine

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

Rear number plate loose but not insecure enough that it likely to fall off

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,298 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and weak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,914 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,674 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyre Size : 165.65.13

front tyres worn low on edges advise to check tracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,651 miles

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

Tyre Size : 165.65.13

front tyres worn low on edges advise to check tracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,354 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,703 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 XGL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

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

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