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LS06 XEB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,345 mi
Last recorded46,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 XEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 46,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner face

Rear Axle bushes unbonding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,801 miles

Offside Front most front fishbone bush unbonding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

battery poorly secured

both front brake flexi corroding

both front sills corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,801 miles

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

Offside Front most front fishbone bush unbonding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

battery poorly secured

both front brake flexi corroding

both front sills corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

both front brake flexi corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

both front brake flexi corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,828 miles

nsf and osf bottom arm bushes debonding

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,494 miles

nsf bottom arm bush debonding

osf bottom arm bush debonding

spare wheel loose

front wipers blades split but clearing screen

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,965 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,640 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,639 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 31,343 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter looks corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,343 miles

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

fuel filter looks corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,651 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked 165/65/R13 niaxen

front discs slightly pitted

front pads 50 percent worn

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,280 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,280 miles

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

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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LS06 XEB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS06 XEB, 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 LS06 XEB registered?

LS06 XEB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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