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LY56 BYG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,345 mi
Last recorded56,345 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2016 51,115 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,553 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 39,580 miles

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inside edge indicating a tracking fault

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,580 miles

both front tyre worn on inside edge indicating a tracking fault

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,348 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,261 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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LY56 BYG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY56 BYG, 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 LY56 BYG registered?

LY56 BYG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LY56 BYG safe to buy?

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