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NL06 XEJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,496 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,484 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bonnet lever in vehicle broken/disconnected

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA SIGNS OF OLD REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,266 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,259 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor seat mount area (5.2.6)

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,044 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,044 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,194 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,194 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,614 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,614 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 37,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,842 miles

n/s front tyer worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Nov 2010 31,842 miles

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

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

n/s front tyer worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,574 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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NL06 XEJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NL06 XEJ, 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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NL06 XEJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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