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EX06 XLY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,329 mi
Last recorded68,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

removed air fresheners from interia mirror

water pump noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

removed air fresheners from interia mirror

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,976 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,356 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,338 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the side wall

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,968 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake discs are worn

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear tyres are cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,609 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 XLY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

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

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