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EK55 KWT

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ bottom of wing by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wheels distorted

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,675 miles

offside rear shock slight misting of oil

rear axle bushes slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,705 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has crew in tread

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

coolant level low

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner lip

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted inner lip

Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has crew in tread

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

coolant level low

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner lip

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted inner lip

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,076 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge close to wear bars + nail in tread + slightly perished

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge close to wear bars + nail in tread + slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,770 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre perished low pressure and close to wear bars

Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,510 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre perished low pressure and close to wear bars

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,999 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,420 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge close to wear bars

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,393 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 24,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,538 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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EK55 KWT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EK55 KWT, 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 EK55 KWT registered?

EK55 KWT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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