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FA06 EFV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front side corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,735 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 81,673 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiperblade defective

Spare tyre defective perishing ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 79,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion fuel neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak rocker cover gasket ()

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 79,790 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion fuel neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak rocker cover gasket ()

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear registration plate craked

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,837 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,745 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,745 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,700 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,379 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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FA06 EFV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 FA06 EFV, 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 FA06 EFV registered?

FA06 EFV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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