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ET06 SXB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 SXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 99,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 99,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,657 miles

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

both outer sills slightly surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,077 miles

outer sills corrsion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,543 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn badly on inner edge 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread but worn on inner edge 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims covering wheel bolts

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & worn on edge (165/65/13 77T) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,612 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,849 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Exhaust slight blow from rear joint

Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,849 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Exhaust slight blow from rear joint

Headlamp aim too low Both sides front (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight flat spot to rim

exhaust system corroding in places

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear most bushes slightly delaminating no movement found

Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel slight flat spot to rim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroding in places

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear most bushes slightly delaminating no movement found

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,144 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,566 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 3,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,837 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 SXB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET06 SXB registered?

ET06 SXB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2006.

Is ET06 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 SXB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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