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LT56 AYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 71,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper rear most wheel arch behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper rear most wheel arch behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

coolant very low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 50,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,891 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edges.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 45,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,069 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 30,069 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,955 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 23,955 miles

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

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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LT56 AYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT56 AYJ, 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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LT56 AYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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