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EK06 GWE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,401 mi
Last recorded32,401 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 32,401 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 32,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 25,717 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 22 May 2014 25,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 25 May 2013 21,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,969 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 17,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2011 14,018 miles

clutch pipe smearing

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2010 10,387 miles

All four tyres perishing

Front Wipers Poor

Pass 20 May 2009 7,501 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 7,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EK06 GWE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK06 GWE, 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 EK06 GWE registered?

EK06 GWE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is EK06 GWE safe to buy?

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