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LA55 CTE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,105 mi
Last recorded53,105 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 CTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 53,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,591 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 16,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre weathered

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

spare tyre flat

spare wheel loose in mounting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,467 miles

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

gearbox has slight oil leak

n/s/r vehicle has slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 5,290 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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LA55 CTE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LA55 CTE, 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 LA55 CTE registered?

LA55 CTE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LA55 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 CTE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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