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CE06 XJU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,081 mi
Last recorded93,081 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 XJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,081 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing grumbleing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,267 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,267 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolent empty

o/s beam image poor

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,229 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

slight warp in o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

slight warp in o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,305 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,092 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bush worn slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,007 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slightly

slight lift in both rear top shock mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,635 miles

slight leak on clutch pipe

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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CE06 XJU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE06 XJU, 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 CE06 XJU registered?

CE06 XJU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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