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EA06 JLV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,935 mi
Last recorded44,935 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 JLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,935 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,104 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 31,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Tell Tale lamp not working on switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 29,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting (STRONG ADVISE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 27,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 26,642 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 25,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 24,325 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 23,160 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,250 miles

cuts to off side front tyre inner side wall

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,042 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 JLV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

EA06 JLV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is EA06 JLV safe to buy?

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