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FX06 XVR

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,504 mi
Last recorded50,504 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 XVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2020 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired subframe corroded to excess (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter heavily corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,242 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 37,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread/wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,117 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 35,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,413 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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FX06 XVR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX06 XVR, 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 FX06 XVR registered?

FX06 XVR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2006.

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