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EX06 XEG

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 86,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 69,990 miles

condensation in offside front headlight unit

Fail 4 May 2017 69,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in offside front headlight unit

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 55,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

small chip in screen

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,528 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,139 miles

Part of high level brake light not working

Water in nearside rear lamp

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EMS light on

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

Part of high level brake light not working

Water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

One segment of high level brake light not working

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

One segment of high level brake light not working

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,715 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 31,715 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,547 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 16,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EX06 XEG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX06 XEG, 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 EX06 XEG registered?

EX06 XEG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 XEG safe to buy?

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