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LA06 SXF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,853 mi
Last recorded54,853 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 SXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,853 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 54,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER BOTTLE (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 51,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheearch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 47,531 miles

oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2018 47,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2017 43,060 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 43,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NS SUSPENSION FRONT ARM REAR BUSH WORN

Pass 14 May 2016 39,166 miles

Front brake pads low

Front service brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Offside windscreen wiper poor

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 39,166 miles

Front brake pads low

Front service brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside windscreen wiper poor

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,842 miles

Light oil leak at engine.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,534 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

offside front bumper loose

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 12,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,000 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 SXF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

LA06 SXF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LA06 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 SXF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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