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EF06 ZVB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,913 miles

Oil leak

REAR BUMPER SUPPORT BROKEN

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,909 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

REAR BUMPER SUPPORT BROKEN

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 50,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 50,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,612 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks slight

Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 29,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,404 miles

nearside rear top mount bush has slight movement

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 ZVB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

EF06 ZVB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is EF06 ZVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 ZVB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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