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LS55 DWO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,301 mi
Last recorded92,301 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 DWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Nut to ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Nut to ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,745 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 89,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 82,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 75,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 64,870 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 53,569 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 42,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 42,340 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

nearside wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,975 miles

Front brake discs are corroded, signs that vehicle has been standing. Nearside rear wheel rim is damaged.

Nearside front tyre is void of tread on inner edge and worn uneven. Offside front tyre is worn uneven.

STRONGLY ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED AND WORN LOW AND UNEVEN.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,628 miles

condensation in nearside rear light unit

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre perishing outer edge & wearing unevenly inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing outer edge & wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,877 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

child seat in front

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge & badly cracking outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 18,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,280 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 14,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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LS55 DWO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS55 DWO, 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 LS55 DWO registered?

LS55 DWO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is LS55 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 DWO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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