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EK06 LHM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,158 mi
Last recorded124,158 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 124,158 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear chassis has major corrosion above exhaust hanger

Rear seat belts not checked

air filter box insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2018 124,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear chassis has major corrosion above exhaust hanger

Rear seat belts not checked

air filter box insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,307 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,307 miles

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

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

off side front tyre 2mm

off side rear inner wheel arch holed not within 30cm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,026 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,026 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,319 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,025 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,333 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,004 miles

both front discs lipped

nearside front wheel nuts fitted the wroung way round

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,893 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 LHM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

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