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LS06 RMX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 RMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 81,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Nearside rear upper macpherson strut mounting has play

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, close to cord. change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

both front floor sections heavily corroded. o/s/f inner sill corroded.

both rear inner / outer sills corroded, weak.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 77,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, close to cord. change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front floor sections heavily corroded. o/s/f inner sill corroded.

both rear inner / outer sills corroded, weak.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,496 miles

both front side lights different, 1 led 1 normal.

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front side lights different, 1 led 1 normal.

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,315 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake travel slightly high

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake travel slightly high

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,853 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,189 miles

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

Offside front steel rim dented

Rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2012 42,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front steel rim dented

Rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2011 34,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2010 28,907 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 28,907 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 20,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 20,523 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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LS06 RMX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LS06 RMX, 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 LS06 RMX registered?

LS06 RMX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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