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EA06 GYR

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 GYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 71,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 69,513 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 69,513 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,429 miles

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

welding repairs both outer sills

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 57,624 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,450 miles

nsf wheel slight vibration on rotation bearing starting to feel rough

sills , floors corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,300 miles

nsf tyre low on edge, pas pipe slight damage, nsf wheel vibration on rotation

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,219 miles

ns headlight image poor, brake resiviour looks damp, os sill corroded. pas pipe slight damage

nsf wheel has vibration on rotation

Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,080 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns headlight image poor, brake resiviour looks damp, os sill corroded. pas pipe slight damage

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,590 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf wheel slight vibration on rotation, wipers very poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,425 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 23,100 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 23,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,290 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 GYR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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