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EG06 CWE

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,927 mi
Last recorded46,927 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG06 CWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 46,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers seat back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in top suspension mount - Both

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 46,732 miles

Battery loose but secure in battery tray

Drivers seat back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre is 19 years old

Offside Rear Tyre is 15 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking on inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,322 miles

Drivers seat back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers sear back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

Front wiper blades slightly loose but secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 43,985 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers sear back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

Front wiper blades slightly loose but secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,271 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers sear back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

Front wiper blades slightly loose but secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partially unbonded from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting prescribed area corroded and holed outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers sear back rest slightly loose but secured in upright position

Front wiper blades slightly loose but secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partially unbonded from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting prescribed area slightly corroded inner sill behind mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 38,486 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 38,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 36,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn low tread on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2018 33,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn low tread on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,452 miles

Offside Rear tilt mechanism cable broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery strap deteriated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,717 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,406 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 22,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,573 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 16,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 13,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,713 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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EG06 CWE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EG06 CWE, 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 EG06 CWE registered?

EG06 CWE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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