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LB06 VAO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,978 mi
Last recorded61,978 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 VAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,978 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 61,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,778 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 60,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 57,815 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished within the tread

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished within the tread

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,912 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,410 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,401 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 35,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,264 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 27,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,569 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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LB06 VAO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB06 VAO, 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 LB06 VAO registered?

LB06 VAO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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