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LX06 VLZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,959 mi
Last recorded58,959 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,959 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 58,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 69,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,580 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,685 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav screen

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,354 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,416 miles

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 15,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,385 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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LX06 VLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

LX06 VLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LX06 VLZ safe to buy?

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