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DX06 XGB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,263 mi
Last recorded42,263 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XGB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 42,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush w bone bushes split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush w/bone bus/split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering gaiter area wet both side (2.3.3b)

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

rear axle bushes/play in arm

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,906 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,906 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,513 miles

near side and off side rack arms have sliht play

Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,416 miles

Advise. Oil leak.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,416 miles

Advise. Oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,725 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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DX06 XGB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX06 XGB, 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 DX06 XGB registered?

DX06 XGB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is DX06 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 XGB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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