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MK06 XNM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,570 mi
Last recorded64,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 XNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 64,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 May 2017 54,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked not to cord

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked not to cord

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,722 miles

battery light on

Fail 9 Apr 2016 47,722 miles

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

battery light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,349 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to slpit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,231 miles

N/S/R Tyre is starting to crack on side wall

O/S/R Tyre is starting to crack on side wall

Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,231 miles

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

Engine oil low

N/S/F Wiper is split

N/S/R Tyre is starting to crack on side wall

O/S/R Tyre is starting to crack on side wall

Fail 31 Mar 2012 31,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,332 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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MK06 XNM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK06 XNM, 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 MK06 XNM registered?

MK06 XNM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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