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LY06 HLA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,053 mi
Last recorded40,053 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 HLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,053 miles

Front headlamp aim slightly blurred.

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,819 miles

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

battery light on dash

Fail 22 Apr 2024 37,803 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner,outer& inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

battery light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2021 33,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,849 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,504 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,561 miles

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

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

cracks all tyres

wipers smear

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,743 miles

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

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

age cracks rear tyres

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre age cracks

wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

age cracks rear tyres

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre age cracks

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,319 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 27 Jun 2011 17,594 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,367 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,645 miles

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

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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LY06 HLA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 LY06 HLA, 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 LY06 HLA registered?

LY06 HLA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LY06 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 HLA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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