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FX56 XTM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 XTM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,890 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Jan 2014 48,780 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,785 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,713 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 46,717 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,679 miles

REAR TYRES BADLY CRACKED / PERISHED

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,398 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,398 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,586 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,586 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight hand brake travel

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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FX56 XTM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FX56 XTM, 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

How do I check the history of FX56 XTM?

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What year was FX56 XTM registered?

FX56 XTM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FX56 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 XTM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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