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LS06 XEK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 XEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 68,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front too rear sill pannel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper shock mount worn

Nearside Rear wheel rim bent

both front foot wells around suspension areas corroeded heavley

both front inner wings to chassis heavley corroeded under plastic shields

both outter step sill corroeded heavley

both rear chassis corroeded

both rear inner sill corroeded

both rear tyres perished

dampness around power steering bottle

front number plate poor condition

rear coil springs corroeded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust clamp rusted and exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,141 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust clamp rusted and exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,711 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,423 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,365 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,130 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,162 miles

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

slight wear on inner edge of ns front tyre

surface corrosion to exhaust pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,162 miles

slight wear on inner edge of ns front tyre

surface corrosion to exhaust pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,151 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge 1.6 - 3mm of tread left

offside front tyre worn 2-3mm of tread left

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 XEK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

LS06 XEK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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