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EK06 LKM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panelling (2.4.A.3)

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

sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,764 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,748 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outer sill excessively corroded.

spare tyre excessively perished.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,766 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,580 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,244 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 LKM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

EK06 LKM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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