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EK06 GXL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,590 mi
Last recorded100,590 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,590 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 100,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2018 87,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,102 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 82,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,540 miles

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

Offside Rear sidewall heavily perished

Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,540 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)

Offside Rear sidewall heavily perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 64,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,849 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,494 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,039 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 GXL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

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