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EY56 ZGZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,305 miles

rear inner sills corroding

slight perishing on wishbone bushes / slight under body corrosion / corrosion on wishbone mounts

Fail 19 Oct 2018 72,303 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroding

slight perishing on wishbone bushes / slight under body corrosion / corrosion on wishbone mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,689 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,481 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts bald inner shoulders - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,890 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,457 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,457 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers poor

N/S Wiper split

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

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,573 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 42,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,415 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKING.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 22,415 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKING.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,030 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 ZGZ 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 ZGZ, 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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EY56 ZGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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