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LX06 XET

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,457 mi
Last recorded87,457 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underneath corrosion

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,451 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underneath corrosion

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,470 miles

front no.plate cracked

under vehicle corrosion

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,230 miles

frt discs corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frt discs corroded

rear inner sills corroding & o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,228 miles

Front discs corroded

Front no plate discolour

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,495 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,602 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 47,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,656 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,487 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,313 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 8,144 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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LX06 XET is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX06 XET, 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 LX06 XET registered?

LX06 XET is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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