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EK06 GXG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,983 mi
Last recorded157,983 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 157,983 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 157,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,939 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2014 126,939 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,510 miles

PWR STRG RES INSECURE

Fail 20 Jul 2013 102,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

PWR STRG RES INSECURE

Pass 3 May 2012 75,115 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

battery light on dash indicating a fault

engine mangement light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,891 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,079 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 39,079 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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EK06 GXG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

EK06 GXG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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