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EX06 XKS

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,287 mi
Last recorded73,287 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,287 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,929 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,097 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,097 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,186 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,266 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint heat sheild rubbing disc on full lock

Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint heat sheild rubbing disc on full lock

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,721 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 33,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,408 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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EX06 XKS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKS, 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 EX06 XKS registered?

EX06 XKS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is EX06 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 XKS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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