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EK06 LDV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid level low

Fail 12 Mar 2021 71,535 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 1x front and 1x rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,395 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,789 miles

Cat heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear inner bush starting to perish

some corrosion starting to both front floors

Fail 26 Mar 2019 70,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Cat heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear inner bush starting to perish

some corrosion starting to both front floors

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit boarderline

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,852 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

slight damage to windscreen

some corrosion by o/s/f subframe mount

Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,850 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

slight damage to windscreen

some corrosion by o/s/f subframe mount

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,665 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit boarderline

some damage to n/s mirror glass

some damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit boarderline

some damage to n/s mirror glass

some damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,259 miles

osf wheel arch liner damaged

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,238 miles

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,211 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,180 miles

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,854 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,090 miles

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

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 LDV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple 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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

EK06 LDV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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