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EX06 WAE

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 WAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,523 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2014 88,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,032 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,942 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2010 53,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate slightly damage but not to excess

Pass 1 May 2010 53,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly damage but not to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,072 miles

rear number plate slightly damage but not to excess

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 WAE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX06 WAE registered?

EX06 WAE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is EX06 WAE safe to buy?

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