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CA06 ECX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,986 mi
Last recorded44,986 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 ECX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s outer rear sills rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2020 44,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s outer rear sills rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,374 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,012 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,296 miles

minor grease leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

minor grease leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,308 miles

Near side front bumper ,wing and passenger door damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Near side front bumper ,wing and passenger door damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 26,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,083 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 20,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 9,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,776 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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CA06 ECX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA06 ECX, 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 CA06 ECX registered?

CA06 ECX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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