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LY06 RKU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,012 mi
Last recorded52,012 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 RKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 52,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,066 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 46,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked yellow bottom of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to axle mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 36,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked yellow bottom of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to axle mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 28,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 24,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 17,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Next to outer rearward sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 May 2019 17,128 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Next to outer rearward sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 May 2018 11,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 6,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 6,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 5,482 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 4,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 16 May 2013 2,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 18,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 12,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight 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)

both front tyre sidewalls perrished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 10 May 2010 7,030 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 7,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 2,352 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 2,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 RKU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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