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LS06 UPB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,804 mi
Last recorded66,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 UPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,804 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

both side sills are very rusty where the rear arches meet the sills

Fail 19 Jun 2019 66,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

both side sills are very rusty where the rear arches meet the sills

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,918 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp slight condensation

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,867 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,807 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,062 miles

both top mounts noisy

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel filter corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 1 May 2014 44,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

fuel filter corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,403 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,486 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 26,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UPB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

LS06 UPB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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