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LX06 VGN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,212 mi
Last recorded52,212 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 VGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 52,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,317 miles

Both headlamp lenses misted

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 40,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses misted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 32,708 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 32,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 28,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,228 miles

Both front tyres are cracking in tread depth

Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,873 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 24,864 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (from inner sill to outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,531 miles

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise n/s and o/s/f suspension arm rear support bushes showing signs of delamination

Advise rear subframe front support bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,055 miles

Advise both front suspension arm rear support bushes showing signs of delamination

Fail 7 Mar 2019 22,055 miles

Advise both front suspension arm rear support bushes showing signs of delamination

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 20,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 20,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,383 miles

advise nearside front tyre inner wall cracked.

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall cracked.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,078 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise nearside front tyre inner wall cracked.

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall cracked.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,078 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise nearside front tyre inner wall cracked.

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall cracked.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 9,467 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly cracked.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall badly cracked.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 9,467 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly cracked.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall badly cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,878 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly cracked.

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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LX06 VGN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX06 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX06 VGN registered?

LX06 VGN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is LX06 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 VGN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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