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LC56 YWX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,687 mi
Last recorded84,687 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 YWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,687 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 84,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,462 miles

Engine oil filter rusted and leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 83,418 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside sill to floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil filter rusted and leaking

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,354 miles

Engine oil filter rusted

Floor pan and chassis rusted

Offside outer sill rusted

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil filter rusted

Floor pan and chassis rusted

Offside outer sill rusted

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,827 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,632 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,578 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 56,705 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,386 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 9 Feb 2013 39,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,973 miles

spare wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,586 miles

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

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

rear btyres perrishing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 15,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,436 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 YWX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YWX, 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 LC56 YWX registered?

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

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