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EK06 GXZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,216 mi
Last recorded33,216 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,178 miles

Advise front top shock absorber mounts have slight wear

Advise n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and slightly distorted and 4mm tread depth

Advise slight distortion o /s/f wheel inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2019 30,178 miles

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

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

Advise front top shock absorber mounts have slight wear

Advise n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and slightly distorted and 4mm tread depth

Advise slight distortion o /s/f wheel inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,406 miles

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 27,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriated

Nearside Rear Top mount has slight movement

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriated

Offside Rear Top mount has slight movement

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 23,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 20,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,932 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)

Pass 21 May 2014 15,736 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 13,674 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 13,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,652 miles

n/s front tyre slight cracking/ deterioatoin

o/s rear tyre slight cracking/ deterioation

Fail 10 May 2012 11,652 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre slight cracking/ deterioatoin

o/s rear tyre slight cracking/ deterioation

Fail 24 May 2011 9,964 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 9,964 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 8,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 6,384 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 6,384 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 GXZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

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

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