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EX06 XER

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XER
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,076 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,076 miles

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,993 miles

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

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

washer fluid leak

Fail 22 Mar 2019 64,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

both sill to floors corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165/65t13 (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to second layer of rubber on outer edge 165/65t13

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 43,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,757 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 8,915 miles

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

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

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 XER is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX06 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

Is EX06 XER safe to buy?

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