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LC56 YWE

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,169 mi
Last recorded78,169 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 YWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 78,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,426 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2018 72,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 60,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,259 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 54,259 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect WRONGLY SEATED BULB (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,040 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2013 40,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s wiper blade split on end

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,576 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls damaged;strongly advise replace

n/s rear tyre worn/cut in tread close to cords advise replace

Fail 22 Oct 2011 46,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres inner sidewalls damaged;strongly advise replace

n/s rear tyre worn/cut in tread close to cords advise replace

Pass 2 Oct 2010 21,982 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,722 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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LC56 YWE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC56 YWE, 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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LC56 YWE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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