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NU06 XHB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,291 mi
Last recorded37,291 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 XHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/inner floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,809 miles

slightly showing signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 34,809 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

slightly showing signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,851 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 31,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,689 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 28,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,108 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 26,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,624 miles

both rear tyres cracked up

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,866 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 21 Mar 2009 12,881 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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NU06 XHB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU06 XHB, 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 NU06 XHB registered?

NU06 XHB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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