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EA06 HYW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,563 mi
Last recorded91,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 HYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner and wheel arch trim missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 83,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f outer arch loose

Fail 18 Jun 2022 83,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f outer arch loose

Pass 7 May 2021 76,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 76,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 73,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,623 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Collision Damage to boot floor

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 62,499 miles

Rear All position lamps not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 53,612 miles

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

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

Rear Accident damage to rear boot floor

Rear Side walls and tread perished and cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 43,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,395 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,119 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,119 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,040 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 HYW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

EA06 HYW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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