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EA06 LAO

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,438 mi
Last recorded97,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,438 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both side rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 94,738 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 72,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,296 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 54,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,934 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,789 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,536 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 LAO 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 76.5%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

EA06 LAO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is EA06 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 LAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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