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FD55 WXL

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,772 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,433 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

additional registration plates fitted

corrosion around fuel filler aperture

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,870 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,145 miles

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

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

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

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

gear selector seal leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,402 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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FD55 WXL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD55 WXL, 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 FD55 WXL registered?

FD55 WXL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is FD55 WXL safe to buy?

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