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EJ06 OPB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 OPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,603 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,903 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,809 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes slight play (2.5.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure not fitted corectly (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes slight play (2.5.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2016 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2015 77,496 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 77,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,210 miles

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

Off Side Rear Tyre heavily split on the edges

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Off Side Rear Tyre heavily split on the edges

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,864 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 OPB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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