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EX55 ZXA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,089 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Significantly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,119 miles

General corrosion to underside/inner sills.

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 61,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (within 30cm of subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (within 30cm of subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (within 30cm of subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside/inner sills.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,989 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil level below minimum on dipsticks

Fail 6 Mar 2023 53,989 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil level below minimum on dipsticks

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 47,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,180 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorber top mounts have slight movement

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting becoming worn

both rear shock absorber top mountings worn

exhaust corroding

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Jan 2020 40,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting becoming worn

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

both rear shock absorber top mountings worn

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

oil leak on engine

rear tyres perishing and cracking up on outer edge/shoulder area

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,650 miles

brake warning light is on

front floor sections and rear outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 32,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light is on

front floor sections and rear outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,064 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,509 miles

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

N/S/F windscreen wiper slightly split

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 20,383 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)

Fail 16 May 2014 20,373 miles

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

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 6 Apr 2013 18,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 8,592 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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EX55 ZXA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

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

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