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LY06 OTH

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 OTH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,325 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

NSF tyre worn inner edge

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

OS lower headlamp mount damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills and NSF subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

NSF tyre worn inner edge

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

OS lower headlamp mount damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills and NSF subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,249 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion round fuel filler cap

Fail 28 Aug 2018 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged wheel rubbing on hose when on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

corrosion round fuel filler cap

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut . spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,502 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITTING

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM IS DAMAGED

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,054 miles

Parking brake performance is poor.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,500 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,937 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r parking brake needs adjustment

underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2012 38,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,209 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside + offside rear tyres starting too perish

Fail 1 Oct 2011 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside + offside rear tyres starting too perish

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,327 miles

The O/S/R tyre is showing wear on the tyre wall.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 17,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

The O/S/R tyre is showing wear on the tyre wall.

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 OTH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LY06 OTH, 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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LY06 OTH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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