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LT56 YBA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

30,413 mi
Last recorded30,413 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 YBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 30,413 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,291 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Slight corrosion under the vehicle

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 28,149 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,109 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 27,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 25,969 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 25,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 20,119 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 20,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,848 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 15,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,692 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 13,080 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 13,080 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 11,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 9,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 7,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 5,114 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 5,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YBA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YBA, 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 LT56 YBA registered?

LT56 YBA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LT56 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 YBA shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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