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GL55 LZU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 102,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,581 miles

front discs worn - oil leak - sill rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,963 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 80,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,030 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (flat spot) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

early corrosion to ns & os door sills

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,547 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,525 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,630 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,568 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear ridge front brake disc

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,164 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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GL55 LZU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL55 LZU, 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 GL55 LZU registered?

GL55 LZU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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