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CT55 LNE

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 74,496 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 74,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

surface corrosion both front inner wheels and inner sills not considered excessive

surface corrosion under vehicle structures not to excess

Fail 3 May 2016 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

surface corrosion both front inner wheels and inner sills not considered excessive

surface corrosion under vehicle structures not to excess

Pass 18 May 2015 57,407 miles

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 18 May 2015 57,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 50,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,231 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,363 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 19,354 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,638 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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CT55 LNE 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 58.8%.

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 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 CT55 LNE, 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 CT55 LNE registered?

CT55 LNE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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