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FY06 XBS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,959 mi
Last recorded62,959 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XBS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 62,959 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear outer arch holed

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 56,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,573 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,573 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,173 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 29 May 2013 42,833 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,833 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 35,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 32,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 28,789 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XBS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

FY06 XBS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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