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LM55 KWC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,070 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

eng lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,981 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

165/65/13t

o/s/f getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,507 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2013 31,507 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,300 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,152 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 19,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,369 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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LM55 KWC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM55 KWC, 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 LM55 KWC registered?

LM55 KWC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is LM55 KWC safe to buy?

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