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EK06 UTZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,700 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,700 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 17 Feb 2018 68,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,148 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 62,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,656 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 55,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,711 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,711 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 48,490 miles

N/S wiper split but not effecting drivers view

Fail 7 May 2011 40,357 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 40,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,816 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 UTZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

EK06 UTZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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