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MT56 EWW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 EWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,667 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged suggest replacement

both rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,775 miles

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

smell of petrol no visible leaks

Fail 2 Oct 2017 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

smell of petrol no visible leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,752 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncher ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak Cap left loose. large leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 40,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall split to cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level below minimum

Offside Front Tyre almost compleatly flat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncher ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak Cap left loose. large leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,477 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 28,477 miles

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

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

battery warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,166 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 28,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,842 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R tyre cracking, has 2 nails in tread one of which is in the wall

Spare tyre cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,842 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R tyre cracking, has 2 nails in tread one of which is in the wall

Spare tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2010 27,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,340 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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MT56 EWW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MT56 EWW, 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 MT56 EWW registered?

MT56 EWW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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