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CA06 XLM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,707 mi
Last recorded89,707 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Corrosion NSR Sill outside 30cm of axle mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,973 miles

Wear in rear top strut mountings

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

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

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Nearside and Offside front subframe mounting points corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front inner arch corroding

Nearside rear boot floor corroding

Nearside rear inner arch corroding

Nearside step panel corroding

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

Offside front chassis leg corroding

Offside front inner arch corroding

Wear in Nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Nearside and Offside front subframe mounting points corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front inner arch corroding

Nearside rear boot floor corroding

Nearside rear inner arch corroding

Nearside step panel corroding

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

Offside front chassis leg corroding

Offside front inner arch corroding

Wear in Nearside front top strut mounting

Wear in rear top strut mountings

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,727 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,193 miles

corrosion in various places

neaside front wheel damaged

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,193 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in various places

neaside front wheel damaged

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,228 miles

corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Nov 2015 67,228 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,625 miles

corroison in variuos places

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2014 59,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corroison in variuos places

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,897 miles

corrosion in various places

Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyrse heavily cracked

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,475 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,727 miles

both front tyres clsoe to legal limit

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,213 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,308 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,308 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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CA06 XLM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA06 XLM, 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 CA06 XLM registered?

CA06 XLM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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