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EF06 ABK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,959 mi
Last recorded51,959 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ABK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 51,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 51,235 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front flexi pipe is near wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front flexi pipe is near wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,474 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,065 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre slice out of sidewall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre slice out of sidewall but not to cords

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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EF06 ABK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF06 ABK, 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 EF06 ABK registered?

EF06 ABK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is EF06 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 ABK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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