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LB55 YHS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 YHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,618 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 97,618 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson stut slight play upper attachment

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc faces corroded

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc faces corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush getting very worn and could do with replacing soon. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to get very perished in the treads

Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,485 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to get very perished in the treads

Pass 5 May 2016 70,431 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 70,431 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, however still supported

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 70,158 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, however still supported

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/R fog light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,741 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,741 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 59,378 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,189 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,028 miles

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

engine oil level very low

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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LB55 YHS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB55 YHS, 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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LB55 YHS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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