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FN56 EPO

2006 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,765 mi
Last recorded74,765 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 EPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,765 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

nearside front outer sill corroded (holed) but not with a prescribed area

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2017 74,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

nearside front outer sill corroded (holed) but not with a prescribed area

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,417 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both inner sills corroded

coolent low + leaking

corrosion to chassis and undersides

exaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2015 55,758 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both inner sills corroded

coolent low + leaking

corrosion to chassis and undersides

exaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,727 miles

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

nearside front tyre has light damaged to outer sidewall

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2013 39,534 miles

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,742 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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FN56 EPO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FN56 EPO, 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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FN56 EPO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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