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AP55 LYT

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,360 miles

child seat fitted, oil leak, sills, chasis, wheel arches + floor area corroded, springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, slight lift in all shocker tops

Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

1 x bchild seat fitted rear,slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,644 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/f seat does not allow access in to back seats

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,639 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/f seat does not allow access in to back seats

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,768 miles

offside front outer sill holed out of perscibed area

Fail 16 Jan 2015 43,768 miles

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

offside front outer sill holed out of perscibed area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,756 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 22,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,009 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,482 miles

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

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 LYT 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 AP55 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

AP55 LYT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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