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AY06 XGM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 92,631 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill and floor area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sidewall heavily worn

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,853 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear axle bushes worn but not excessive. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,839 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 86,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm - rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame to chassis mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,879 miles

Advise o/s and n/s outer sills appear to have been filled.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and rear and o/s front slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 82,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise o/s and n/s outer sills appear to have been filled.

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted o/s and n/s to pass MOT test. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and rear and o/s front slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,297 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 79,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,320 miles

Nearside headlight condensation

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,904 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2015 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,215 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,354 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,343 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 38,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,138 miles

Both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded around the out sides.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,446 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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AY06 XGM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AY06 XGM, 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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AY06 XGM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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