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LY06 RKA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 RKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner skin below fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 107,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion building around rear subframe mounts both sides

Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp' arm both inner bushes torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp' arm front inner bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion building around rear subframe mounts both sides

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,923 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 29,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,608 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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LY06 RKA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKA, 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 LY06 RKA registered?

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

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