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LA06 SZT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 119,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front floors corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,290 miles

Both front floor subframe reinforcement plates are corroded

Both rear sill end/wheel arches are corroded

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

The outer sills, sill lips and lower inner sills are heavily corroded in several places

Fail 1 Aug 2018 109,289 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front floor subframe reinforcement plates are corroded

Both rear sill end/wheel arches are corroded

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

The outer sills, sill lips and lower inner sills are heavily corroded in several places

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has slight damage

Nearside Rear door shut /sill corroded

Offside Rear rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel rim has slight damage

Nearside Rear door shut /sill corroded

Offside Rear rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,012 miles

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

battery light on.

dents in both front wheels

Fail 24 Aug 2016 83,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

battery light on.

dents in both front wheels

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,475 miles

wear on n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,475 miles

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)

wear on n/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,060 miles

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

nearside front hub cap missing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front hub cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,465 miles

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

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,726 miles

coolant bottle empty.

off side front and rear wheel dented.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coolant bottle empty.

off side front and rear wheel dented.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 42,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,133 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,541 miles

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)

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 SZT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

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

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