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EF55 LKJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,361 mi
Last recorded25,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 25,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer both nearside and offside sills corroded

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

slight corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 3 Feb 2022 20,349 miles

sills corroded both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2021 14,867 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 11,140 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set lightly corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tca bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 11,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leg chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (and seatbelt area) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Complete system corroded excessive (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front tca arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 8,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and o/s and n/s 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 6,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges 165/60/14

Pass 15 Dec 2016 3,260 miles

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 15 Dec 2015 40,063 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,073 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 31,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,849 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,128 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,621 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,365 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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EF55 LKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF55 LKJ, 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 EF55 LKJ registered?

EF55 LKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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