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EA06 GXW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2018 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,947 miles

Offside Rear arch trim loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear arch trim loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,418 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low [edges]

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low [edges]

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,543 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,621 miles

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

front and rear wiper blaces worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 41,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 41,298 miles

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

Front & rear tyres perrished

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,095 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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EA06 GXW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA06 GXW, 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 EA06 GXW registered?

EA06 GXW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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