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AP55 LXX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,378 mi
Last recorded90,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre under inflated.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,457 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,770 miles

Front exhaust pipe/joint very tatty/rusty. Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish in tread grooves

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 30 Dec 2013 61,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,311 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,893 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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AP55 LXX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AP55 LXX, 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 AP55 LXX registered?

AP55 LXX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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