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FX56 XZL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 XZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Battery light on.

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

Nearside Front end of bumper cover detatched from body

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel holed by corrosion but not excessivly weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,829 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 91,829 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 34,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,423 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 28,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,868 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wings/chassis legs starting to corrode

both rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode

center and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,301 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted to off side rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

corrosion starting in both front wheel arches/ chassis legs

exhaust corroding on mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,191 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,412 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 XZL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

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

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