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LY55 LVN

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,106 mi
Last recorded77,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

park brake warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,829 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,325 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 53,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on offside and nearside outer and inner rear sill

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,790 miles

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)

Registration Plates Faded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,777 miles

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

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)

Registration Plates Faded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 34,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,006 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 26,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,733 miles

n/s/f tyre very low on tread on edges

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge

slight oil weep from steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre very low on tread on edges

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge

slight oil weep from steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 13,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,081 miles

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

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 LVN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

LY55 LVN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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