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EX55 ZTW

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,542 mi
Last recorded50,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,208 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,580 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 27,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,509 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres tread perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,180 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,541 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 12,086 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall cut but inner cords not exposed.STRONG ADVISE.

Off side front wheel rim bent.

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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EX55 ZTW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX55 ZTW, 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 EX55 ZTW registered?

EX55 ZTW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is EX55 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ZTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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