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LM55 XYN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

14,677 mi
Last recorded14,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 14,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower floor/chassis has corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 14,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excess age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached almost detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower floor/chassis has corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 14,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 14,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 14,481 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 14,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/side sill step corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 13,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush /mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 13,320 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount has play/movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 12,935 miles

Nearside Rear Upper top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 12,237 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount has play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper servo /brake linkage mount area has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 12,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed /large age cracks/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount has play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper servo /brake linkage mount area has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 11,341 miles

n/side front tyre has aged related cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2017 10,440 miles

n/side front tyre has minute aged cracks to treads

Fail 24 Jan 2017 10,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed aged cracks to side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/side front tyre has minute aged cracks to treads

Pass 25 Jan 2016 9,525 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 8,634 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 8,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 7,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 6,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 6,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 5,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 4,686 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 3,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 3,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,516 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 XYN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

LM55 XYN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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