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MV55 EZA

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,053 mi
Last recorded70,053 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 EZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2018 70,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and sub frame rear mounting plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and rear axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,280 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 66,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,346 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside front floor to sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,572 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,570 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,390 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,701 miles

nearside floor to sill corroded

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside floor to sill corroded

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly displaced

nearside headlamp damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate damaged

slight damage on nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn thin

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,813 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn thin

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 29,928 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 22,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,443 miles

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

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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MV55 EZA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV55 EZA, 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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MV55 EZA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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