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MT56 XOU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,415 mi
Last recorded78,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/sill /inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body/inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wings at back of them rusting badly not in perscribed area

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,342 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/sill /inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body/inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wings at back of them rusting badly not in perscribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,346 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,691 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 52,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,123 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 35,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,755 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 XOU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT56 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

MT56 XOU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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