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EF06 XHM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,735 mi
Last recorded95,735 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 95,735 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 74,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,178 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 62,131 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 62,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 53,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 45,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 45,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,754 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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EF06 XHM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF06 XHM, 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 EF06 XHM registered?

EF06 XHM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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