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EX06 XSZ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,794 mi
Last recorded69,794 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 69,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill corroded and hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded and hole next to wishbone frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill badly corroded at rear next to axle bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,330 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill badly corroded and large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s bushes excess play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 44,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount/bearing rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 43,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front floor pan at joint to bulk head corrodeing

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

both o/s and n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,068 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 38,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,816 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyre outer tyre walls cracked/deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,749 miles

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls slightly cracked.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,286 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,213 miles

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls slightly cracked.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,154 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 XSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

EX06 XSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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