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CX56 XEJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,219 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 82,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,097 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight play in offside front top mount

Fail 4 Jun 2021 82,097 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,078 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2020 82,076 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,985 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE OF TREAD ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 78,793 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coolant low

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,400 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,399 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,181 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,481 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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CX56 XEJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CX56 XEJ, 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 CX56 XEJ registered?

CX56 XEJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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