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EN55 XGB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XGB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,315 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both beam patterns incorrect due to bulbs incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,375 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 53,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 48,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2012 48,207 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,520 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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EN55 XGB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 EN55 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 EN55 XGB registered?

EN55 XGB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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