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MD55 XFK

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,062 mi
Last recorded47,062 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 XFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 47,062 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle showing over heating light and fans running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis bracket that hold the sub frame, can be seen under the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch forward side of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis bracket that hold the sub frame, can be seen under the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 42,355 miles

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 42,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,696 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,574 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 37,574 miles

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,619 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 31,618 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 27,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 27,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,745 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2015 24,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,656 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 18,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,886 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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MD55 XFK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD55 XFK, 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 MD55 XFK registered?

MD55 XFK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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