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NX06 RXU

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 RXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 49,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside outersill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both inner sills coroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside outersill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both inner sills coroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,561 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,371 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 41,369 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,861 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 19,811 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,413 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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NX06 RXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NX06 RXU, 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 NX06 RXU registered?

NX06 RXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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