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ET06 SWX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,397 mi
Last recorded47,397 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 SWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,397 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear outer sill end corroded by plastic arch outer trim at base

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,406 miles

Slight front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 27,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 25,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,678 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill and lower rear wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,413 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,447 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 8,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,529 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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ET06 SWX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ET06 SWX, 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 ET06 SWX registered?

ET06 SWX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is ET06 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 SWX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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