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EA06 FYB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 FYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,011 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,011 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

Pass 30 Mar 2018 60,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak clutch pipe at reservoir slight wheep ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side of the car (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,383 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Corrosion on both rear Flexi Ferrils and coil springs borderline

Corrosion on exhaust system

Corrosion on floors front and rear, innerseals to outer sills front and rear borderline

Corrosion on front and rear chassis rails borderline

Corrosion on front suspension including legs and coil springs, Flexi Ferrils borderline

Corrosion under both rear wheel arches including nearside rear seal neck borderline

Plastic covers fitted to both front wheel arches

Uneven wear on offside front tire

Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Condition of front brake discs

Corrosion on both rear Flexi Ferrils and coil springs borderline

Corrosion on exhaust system

Corrosion on floors front and rear, innerseals to outer sills front and rear borderline

Corrosion on front and rear chassis rails borderline

Corrosion on front suspension including legs and coil springs, Flexi Ferrils borderline

Corrosion under both rear wheel arches including nearside rear seal neck borderline

Plastic covers fitted to both front wheel arches

Uneven wear on offside front tire

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 49,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,235 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,204 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,969 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,965 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,168 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 32,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,933 miles

2.0mm on edges of o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

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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EA06 FYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA06 FYB, 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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EA06 FYB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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