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EX06 WHW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 WHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 72,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,160 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 59,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,865 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

coolant low

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,952 miles

coolant level low

offside rear tyre out of shape (195/45 16V)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

coolant level low

engine running poor/misfire

offside rear tyre out of shape (195/45 16V)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,095 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f flexi brake hose slight cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2013 46,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nsf tyre has cracks on inner tread

osf brake hose has multiple cracks

Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,217 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 32,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,390 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 WHW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

EX06 WHW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is EX06 WHW safe to buy?

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