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LX06 XJD

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,811 mi
Last recorded80,811 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 80,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch by fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,166 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,334 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s front (1.8)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

corrossion both rear inner sills

corrossion on spare wheel carrier

heavy corrossion on n/s front subframe mounting point

surface corrossion on power steering pipes

Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s front (1.8)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

corrossion both rear inner sills

corrossion on spare wheel carrier

heavy corrossion on n/s front subframe mounting point

surface corrossion on power steering pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,955 miles

corrossion o underbody panels

heavy corrossion on front subframe mountings

slight movement in both rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2015 65,825 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front (8.2.2)

corrossion o underbody panels

heavy corrossion on front subframe mountings

slight movement in both rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,346 miles

corrossion on front suspension mounting points

corrossion on underbody panels and chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrossion on front suspension mounting points

corrossion on underbody panels and chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,229 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 15,937 miles

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

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 XJD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJD, 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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LX06 XJD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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