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LA55 CXU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,555 mi
Last recorded56,555 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 CXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,555 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 56,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged /marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 55,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,257 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,814 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill close to rusting through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,993 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,885 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 4,478 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 CXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LA55 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

LA55 CXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is LA55 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 CXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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