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KV06 XAT

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,489 mi
Last recorded71,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 XAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,489 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s inner sills front too rear has surface corrosion

n/s/r inner sill surrounding fuel pipe components has surface corrosion

under body floor area has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 67,449 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,551 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 62,548 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 60,583 miles

Nearside sill has light corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 56,208 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 56,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 51,532 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre has light damage present on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

corrosion present offside and nearside front floorpan (near subframe mountings)

corrosion present on nearside outer sill

Fail 11 May 2016 51,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre has light damage present on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

corrosion present offside and nearside front floorpan (near subframe mountings)

corrosion present on nearside outer sill

Pass 18 May 2015 47,966 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,024 miles

both front tyres starting to wear edges

coolant empty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,019 miles

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

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,950 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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KV06 XAT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KV06 XAT, 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 KV06 XAT registered?

KV06 XAT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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