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LY06 RKO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,984 mi
Last recorded16,984 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 16,984 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 16,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 12,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 12,292 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 5,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 5,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 5,870 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 5,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 5,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 4,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 3,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 3,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 3,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 2,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 2,266 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 2,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 1,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 1,344 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 RKO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

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

Is LY06 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 RKO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY06 RKO have outstanding finance?

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