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NL06 XEX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet lock deteriorated.

catalytic converter efficiency poor.

nearside rear outer body panel corroded.

rear registration plate is damaged.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet lock deteriorated.

catalytic converter efficiency poor.

nearside rear outer body panel corroded.

rear registration plate is damaged.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming on nearside rear outer panel.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming on nearside rear outer panel.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,033 miles

NSF Tyre cracking on inner wall

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

NSF Tyre cracking on inner wall

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front lower wishbone bush worn

o/s/front tyre worn

Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,429 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front lower wishbone bush worn

o/s/front tyre worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,753 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,564 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,583 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 XEX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XEX, 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 NL06 XEX registered?

NL06 XEX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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