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LE06 AJX

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 AJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 74,350 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 73,116 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear mounting broken

nearside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 72,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing has slight damage over wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 72,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing has slight damage over wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 62,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML light on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,183 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,183 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,340 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,949 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)

osr tyre perished/cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2013 40,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre perished/cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,284 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2012 32,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,715 miles

advise - both rear tyres inner and outer tyre side walls slightly perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,301 miles

slight surface cracking of rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,014 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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LE06 AJX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LE06 AJX, 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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LE06 AJX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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