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EJ06 CYF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,965 miles

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 8 Sep 2023 69,246 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 69,246 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,811 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,962 miles

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,962 miles

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,238 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,206 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 55,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,217 miles

Nearside wiper blade split end

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

Spare tyre defective splitting ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front shock absorber has slight play in top mount

spare tyre perished and flat

Fail 15 Jun 2016 48,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front shock absorber has slight play in top mount

spare tyre perished and flat

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre perrished

Pass 14 May 2014 43,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 14 May 2014 43,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 May 2013 40,784 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2013 40,784 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 38,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 34,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 23,613 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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EJ06 CYF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EJ06 CYF, 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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EJ06 CYF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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