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FA06 EFX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,275 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,341 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Near side front tyre fowling on inner wing at full lock.

Off side front tyre fowling on inner wing at full lock.

Off side rear tyre inner wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Near side front tyre fowling on inner wing at full lock.

Off side front tyre fowling on inner wing at full lock.

Off side rear tyre inner wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Off side wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Near side rear shock absorber offers little damping.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

charge light on

battery terminals insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,059 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,856 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 30,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 17,045 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EFX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

FA06 EFX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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