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LY55 BZL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,666 mi
Last recorded37,666 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 BZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2015 37,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,531 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 36,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 31,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,424 miles

Rear tyres are perished and cracking-Advise replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,848 miles

front tyres edge worn

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Jan 2009 15,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres edge worn

rear tyres starting to crack

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 BZL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LY55 BZL, 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 LY55 BZL registered?

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

Is LY55 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 BZL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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