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EA55 LYC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,451 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slight corrosion

inner sills have some surface rust

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroding.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,946 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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EA55 LYC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA55 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 LYC registered?

EA55 LYC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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The MOT history for EA55 LYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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