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LS55 YST

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,455 mi
Last recorded90,455 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 YST
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle engine cut out and will not restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 90,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 87,805 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis legs by sub-frame mounts

slight damage to nearside tyre outer sidewalls front & rear

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,247 miles

front subframe mounts corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2016 57,237 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front subframe mounts corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,044 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)

slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 48,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,329 miles

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

r/n/s tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

r/n/s tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,011 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,173 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 24,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on outer edges

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 YST is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YST, 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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LS55 YST is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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