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LE06 OTC

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 OTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,600 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake hose mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo bracket corroding

fuel filter corroding

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2025 51,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake hose mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo bracket corroding

fuel filter corroding

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 51,179 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,771 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 50,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,481 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,481 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front & both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 45,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front & both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up the washer bottle, washer bottle seems to have a leak. (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside, fitted a 19" & a 18" wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,600 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 43,600 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,123 miles

Coolant leak thermostat leaking and no coolant in header tank ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary/perished/wear indicators yellow

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bonding split

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 26,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 23,801 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,803 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,090 miles

slight dry signs of cooolant loss from water pump.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipping.

front wipers slightly smeary.

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bonding starting to dis-place.

n/s/f outer washer jet blocked.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and walls cracking.

nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,633 miles

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

offside tyre has cut in inner wall

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 OTC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OTC, 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 LE06 OTC registered?

LE06 OTC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is LE06 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 OTC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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