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EF06 EBD

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,246 mi
Last recorded59,246 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 59,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle been welded and has advanced corrosion and weakened

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside and outer sills been welded extensivley , underside,chassis,front subframe mounts have advanced corrosion, o/s/r inner arch holed

Fail 20 Sep 2021 56,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected underside sill 2places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

underside and outer sills been welded extensivley , underside,chassis,front subframe mounts have advanced corrosion, o/s/r inner arch holed

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,023 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion all sills

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,332 miles

All floors and sills corroded

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

Fuel filler cap panel heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 49,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill axle prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill axle prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All floors and sills corroded

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

Fuel filler cap panel heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 44,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished with age

Fail 2 Jun 2017 40,167 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished with age

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,177 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked + has a nail

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

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 33,375 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 4 Jun 2014 29,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 21,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,935 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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EF06 EBD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EBD, 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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EF06 EBD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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