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LT55 BFV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,777 mi
Last recorded56,777 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 BFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,775 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,326 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,386 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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LT55 BFV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT55 BFV, 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 LT55 BFV registered?

LT55 BFV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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