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LA06 BXX

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 BXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 43,691 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 41,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,918 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 36,445 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 35,209 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 35,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 34,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,984 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 31,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 28,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 28,248 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 26,017 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 24,073 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 22,073 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 22,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 20,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,732 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 11,240 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack (kleber 165/65r1377t)

nearside and offside front wiper wear indicators yellow but clear screen ok.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack (kleber 165/65r1377t)

Fail 11 May 2010 11,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack (kleber 165/65r1377t)

nearside and offside front wiper wear indicators yellow but clear screen ok.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack (kleber 165/65r1377t)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 9,179 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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LA06 BXX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA06 BXX, 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 LA06 BXX registered?

LA06 BXX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is LA06 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 BXX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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