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LY55 BXU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

66,765 mi
Last recorded66,765 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 BXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 66,765 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/foor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most mount area/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/foor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most mount area/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis rail/ axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front MacPherson struts have slight movement at the upper attachment

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end/ inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wiring insecure (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel at the lever

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle excessively corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,539 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor pans/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills axel mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 59,539 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor pans/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills axel mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 57,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 45,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 45,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,129 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Corrosion on floor pan and by front and rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 43,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Corrosion on floor pan and by front and rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,002 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on vehicle structure. Front and rear

Fail 9 Jan 2020 42,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on vehicle structure. Front and rear

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,232 miles

Slight corrosion on floor pan, chassis legs and sill at rear

Fail 8 Jan 2019 39,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on floor pan, chassis legs and sill at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,853 miles

Slight corrosion on floor pan by chassis rails

Fail 15 Jan 2018 36,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrosion on floor pan by chassis rails

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,286 miles

Corrosion on sill closing panel to rear inner wing joint

Possible bad connection to near side rear lamp

Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,489 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 28,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 24 Jan 2011 18,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,900 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 13,900 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 10,310 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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LY55 BXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LY55 BXU, 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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LY55 BXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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