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MD55 XGA

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,340 mi
Last recorded75,340 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 XGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion building under rear wheel arches both sides.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,974 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floorpans

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,974 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floorpans

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,994 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front floor heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge 1656513

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,753 miles

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

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)

front discs worn

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2014 53,753 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread unable to see reinforcement

slight engine oil leak suspect from rocker cover and possibly from sump

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,439 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread unable to see reinforcement

slight engine oil leak suspect from rocker cover and possibly from sump

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,653 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre has cut in the tread, unable to see chord

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,096 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,186 miles

engine oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,728 miles

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

surface rust on exhaust

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 XGA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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