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EK06 UCY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,868 mi
Last recorded75,868 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,868 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to underside off vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2018 75,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to underside off vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,405 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,091 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,097 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,437 miles

offside rear tyre looks low on air.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,411 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 UCY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

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

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