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CE06 LHR

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,775 mi
Last recorded64,775 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 LHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 64,775 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by rear axle bush holed marked (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,052 miles

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,052 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,658 miles

N/S FRONT WISH BONE ARM BUSH S/WEAR

Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,658 miles

N/S FRONT WISH BONE ARM BUSH S/WEAR

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,354 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 43,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,718 miles

n/s rear tyre wall is cracked and perished

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen is scratched at upper edge of swept area, drivers view is ok

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are worn very thin and are probably below manufacturers minimum thickness and should be replaced

front brake imbalance is 12%

n/s front tyre is worn bald on inner edge and on the legal limit, no cords visible

n/s rear tyre wall is cracked and perished

o/s aim not tested

windscreen is scratched at upper edge of swept area, drivers view is ok

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,019 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre worn bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

slight imbalance to front brakes = 12%

windscreen is scored but view is ok

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre worn bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

n/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

slight imbalance to front brakes = 12%

windscreen is scored but view is ok

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,624 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,028 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,443 miles

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)

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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CE06 LHR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE06 LHR, 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 CE06 LHR registered?

CE06 LHR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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