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EJ06 HCD

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 77,890 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 77,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,027 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pan very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pre check top up oil 1 ltr

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,043 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened chassis both sides by sub frame mounts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened floor pans both sides very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil low toped up 2 1/2ltrs oil

Fail 31 Jan 2022 70,043 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rusted & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened chassis both sides by sub frame mounts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened floor pans both sides very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil low toped up 2 1/2ltrs oil

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor with 30 cm of rear of front suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor with in 30 cm of rear of front suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and slight blow from joints

Fail 9 Dec 2020 68,554 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115/70r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor with 30 cm of rear of front suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor with in 30 cm of rear of front suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and slight blow from joints

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,803 miles

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

both outer sill panels corroded

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 62,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 56,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,114 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 49,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 45,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,634 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,684 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 26,938 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 26,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,886 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 22,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HCD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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