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AX06 EAW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

78,251 mi
Last recorded78,251 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 EAW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 78,251 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,904 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,569 miles

Both front inner arches corroded

Both front subframe mounting point corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn and edges worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre edge wearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 75,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner arches corroded

Both front subframe mounting point corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn and edges worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre edge wearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,499 miles

Both front inner wheel area and sub frame corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear exhaust box insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides subframe mounting points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,935 miles

Exhaust system insecure Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,663 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,626 miles

Offside Rear chassis repaired but heavily under sealed preventing adequate inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid intermittent (8.2.3)

Offside Rear chassis repaired but heavily under sealed preventing adequate inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,074 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,058 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,475 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 51,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,196 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,713 miles

Small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

inner sidewall cracked & splitting on offside front tyre & tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AX06 EAW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 AX06 EAW, 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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AX06 EAW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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