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EJ06 HBU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,399 mi
Last recorded63,399 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 HBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 63,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant on min

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,103 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under carriage corroded (front to rear

Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,103 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under carriage corroded (front to rear

Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,953 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Low Coolant

N/S/F Sill Rusty

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

O/S/F Window Has Plastic Tint Which Effected View To O/S Wing Mirror Removed For Test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 59,953 miles

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

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Low Coolant

N/S/F Sill Rusty

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

O/S/F Window Has Plastic Tint Which Effected View To O/S Wing Mirror Removed For Test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 56,660 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 53,527 miles

Offside Front Window had window tint plastic which effected view of o/s door mirror so removed.

Pass 19 May 2017 50,315 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 47,145 miles

both rear tyres deteriating, cracks and cuts

Fail 12 May 2016 47,145 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriating, cracks and cuts

Pass 15 May 2015 43,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,244 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,183 miles

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

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 10 May 2012 33,160 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 33,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,016 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 22,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,893 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 HBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HBU, 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 EJ06 HBU registered?

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

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