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HV06 XKX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,841 mi
Last recorded58,841 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 XKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills have heavy corrosion

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 5 Mar 2026 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills have heavy corrosion

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,743 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded signs of corrosion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front and rear bushes split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill section at front hole/corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 12 Mar 2025 57,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded signs of corrosion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front and rear bushes split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill section at front hole/corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to off side front sill and both front floors

Fail 18 Mar 2024 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to off side front sill and both front floors

Pass 25 Mar 2023 55,592 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to off side front sill and both front floors

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes slight movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,364 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,975 miles

Inner sills front and rear starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,568 miles

Front pads low

Tyres perished

Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,568 miles

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

Front pads low

Tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,160 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 45,160 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 42,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,067 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,459 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,459 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on edges & perished

both rear tyres perished

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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HV06 XKX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HV06 XKX, 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 HV06 XKX registered?

HV06 XKX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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