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LY55 LVZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,942 mi
Last recorded56,942 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,942 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s & n/s front floor areas slightly corroded

o/s & n/s front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s & n/s rear sill backing areas have areas slightly corroded

o/s & n/s rear sill end to arch areas slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 50,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,638 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 47,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,290 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,166 miles

Coolant leak

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)

tyres;; offside front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,887 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 LVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY55 LVZ, 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 LY55 LVZ registered?

LY55 LVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LY55 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 LVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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