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LB55 YKG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,955 mi
Last recorded43,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 YKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 43,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 39,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 27,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,181 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,144 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 14,144 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,540 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 1,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,300 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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LB55 YKG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LB55 YKG, 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 YKG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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