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DE56 XEM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,328 mi
Last recorded73,328 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,328 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 73,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,915 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,871 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,965 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front pads low

advise nsf wishbone bush spitting

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge and cracking badly

centre mirror insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front pads low

advise nsf wishbone bush spitting

advise nsr&osr tyres worn close to legal limit

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge and cracking badly

centre mirror insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,668 miles

n/s wiper blade end split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 38,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f lower rear suspension bush starting to perrish

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,630 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm o/s/f lower rear suspension bush starting to perrish

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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DE56 XEM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE56 XEM, 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 DE56 XEM registered?

DE56 XEM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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