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LT06 JLT

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,490 mi
Last recorded54,490 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 JLT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 49,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 48,023 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 48,009 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,236 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 43,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,956 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 34,956 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 24,850 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory boot will not opened

Fail 20 Aug 2020 24,847 miles

Headlamp aim not tested offside front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory boot will not opened

Pass 7 Sep 2019 19,325 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

engine oil getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 19,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

engine oil getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,006 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 14,453 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 14,453 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,953 miles

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

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

Old and perished rear tyres

Fail 23 Jun 2015 13,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Old and perished rear tyres

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 6,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,016 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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LT06 JLT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT06 JLT, 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 LT06 JLT registered?

LT06 JLT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is LT06 JLT safe to buy?

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