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EX06 GHJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine oil level is below the minimum. Recommended top up

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear damage to inner side wall, but no ply or cords clearly visible - 195/45/R16

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn and multiple damages on outer side wall. No ply or cords clearly visible

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,434 miles

Internal bonnet release lever faulty. Bonnet can still be opened.

N/S rear tyre, inner wall damaged. No ply or cords exposed.

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

O/S front tyre, outer wall damaged. No ply or cords exposed.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 52,584 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 53,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre has started to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,519 miles

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

alloy wheels dented and out of shape

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,060 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,951 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 37,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tracking required.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,452 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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EX06 GHJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 EX06 GHJ, 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 EX06 GHJ registered?

EX06 GHJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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