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EF55 LVC

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,724 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,901 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,676 miles

both rear alloys slightly buckled

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear alloys slightly buckled

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,964 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,108 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,717 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 19,717 miles

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

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

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)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 12,138 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 LVC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 EF55 LVC, 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 EF55 LVC registered?

EF55 LVC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is EF55 LVC safe to buy?

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