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EK06 LHY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked + outer sidewall damage 195/45/16 84V

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre badley cracked on inner sidewall 195/45/16 84V

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aftermarket HID,s fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aftermarket HID,s fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 84V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked + outer sidewall damage 195/45/16 84V

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre badley cracked on inner sidewall 195/45/16 84V

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,213 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,281 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,159 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 LHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK06 LHY registered?

EK06 LHY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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