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LX06 XHY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 72,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 72,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 69,616 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 69,601 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides **TOP MOUNTS** (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level low

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 57,096 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,533 miles

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Apr 2015 46,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Oct 2013 41,528 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,019 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 28,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,173 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 XHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 LX06 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

LX06 XHY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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