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FY06 WXB

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 WXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,182 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,181 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,418 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,376 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,119 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking badly but not showing cords

Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking badly but not showing cords

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,924 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,924 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2012 21,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight seperation of osf suspension arm rear bush.osf tyre worn low on inner edge.nsf tyre close to trad wear indicators and scuffed on outer wall [165/65*13)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,244 miles

slight seperation of osf suspension arm rear bush.osf tyre worn low on inner edge.nsf tyre close to trad wear indicators and scuffed on outer wall [165/65*13)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,606 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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FY06 WXB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY06 WXB, 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 FY06 WXB registered?

FY06 WXB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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