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AO06 EWS

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,863 mi
Last recorded35,863 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 EWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,106 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 35,106 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,956 miles

front exhaust flange bolts rusted

power steering pipe rusted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 32,956 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner webb (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust flange bolts rusted

power steering pipe rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,007 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 30,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,147 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,911 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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AO06 EWS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO06 EWS, 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 AO06 EWS registered?

AO06 EWS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AO06 EWS safe to buy?

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