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LM55 KWE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,124 mi
Last recorded40,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 40,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,104 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,827 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion attached to front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower bolt joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Rear bumper is slightly damaged (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished from outer side wall

Fail 24 Jan 2017 36,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion attached to front sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower bolt joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Rear bumper is slightly damaged (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished from outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2016 36,157 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 36,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 35,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 35,665 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2013 33,813 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 33,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,253 miles

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split, no play found in ball joint.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,819 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 27,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 15,987 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 KWE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWE, 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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LM55 KWE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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