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FX56 XUC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,371 miles

Nearside outer sill corrodeing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fitted into bracket wrong (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder out of lamp behind grille (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corrodeing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch plastic and sill have Priestley been respired looks week but satbel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s outer sill weak

petrol filter rusted

rear axle mtg bushes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front ex mtg broken but system secure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,864 miles

both front tyres bald on inside

Fail 27 Sep 2017 74,864 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inside

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,568 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 61,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,683 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 13 Feb 2013 49,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,412 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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FX56 XUC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX56 XUC, 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 FX56 XUC registered?

FX56 XUC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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