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MT56 XOB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,872 mi
Last recorded55,872 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,872 miles

slight freeplay movement on steering wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2016 55,817 miles

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

slight freeplay movement on steering wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2015 49,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 43,375 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mountings rusting

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,375 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings rusting

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,671 miles

offside front and both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2011 21,671 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front and both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,825 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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MT56 XOB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT56 XOB, 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 MT56 XOB registered?

MT56 XOB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is MT56 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 XOB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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