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DA55 XPO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 XPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,337 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 70,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL ADJACENT TO REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO INOPERATIVE DIP BULB (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,478 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,488 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked, 165/65R13

Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,479 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked, 165/65R13

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked 165/65R13

Fail 3 Oct 2014 45,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre bald on inner edges and heavily perished and cracked 165/65R13

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked 165/65R13

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,592 miles

slight cracking o/s/r tyre sidewall

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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DA55 XPO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA55 XPO, 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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DA55 XPO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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