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NL06 XHM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025
Fail 5 Aug 2025

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 21,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 21,435 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,653 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY

Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,442 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020
Pass 1 Aug 2019 17,073 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal unable to check

rear axle bushes appear worn slight corrosion os ns front inner sill under side has been heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Jul 2019 17,063 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs and pads u/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered in under seal unable to check

os ns front shock absorbers have upward lift slight play os ns whishbones

rear axle bushes appear worn slight corrosion os ns front inner sill under side has been heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Mar 2018 16,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes corroded

unable to check brake pipes due to grease

Fail 8 Mar 2018 16,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes corroded

unable to check brake pipes due to grease

Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 11,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 8,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,276 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 XHM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NL06 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

NL06 XHM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is NL06 XHM safe to buy?

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