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LY55 SZX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 SZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 71,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,387 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/trailing arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 68,385 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/trailing arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,664 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,883 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,883 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,756 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,531 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (inside edge 2.5mm)

Nearside rear tyre, outer wall perished

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (inside edge 3mm)

Offside rear tyre, outer wall perished

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,222 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,222 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,020 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

front wipers starting to smear screen

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer mounting braket corroded

o/s/f tyre has slight bulg on inner sidewall

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 SZX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

Is LY55 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 SZX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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