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EY06 HBE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,968 mi
Last recorded38,968 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 HBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,968 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,921 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,284 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,374 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,374 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 24,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front headlamp aim not tested

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,212 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 22,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,096 miles

handbrake getting high

o/s/f tyre low thread and wearing inside edge 165x65r13 77t kleber

Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,096 miles

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

handbrake getting high

o/s/f tyre low thread and wearing inside edge 165x65r13 77t kleber

Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,070 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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EY06 HBE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY06 HBE, 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 EY06 HBE registered?

EY06 HBE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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