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MD55 LKA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 LKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill floor and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill floor and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting due to age (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler area corroded

Nearside Rear tyre splitting it tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler area corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre - Staring to split inside tread grooves.

Offside Rear Tyre - Staring to split inside tread grooves and inner tread area distorted

Under body areas of surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light goes out when operating headlights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlight - Plastic mounting bracket fractured, but headlight still reasonably secure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler area corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre - Staring to split inside tread grooves.

Offside Rear Tyre - Staring to split inside tread grooves and inner tread area distorted

Under body areas of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,852 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 67,849 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,466 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,124 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,912 miles

both front tyres close 2 legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,150 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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MD55 LKA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD55 LKA, 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 MD55 LKA registered?

MD55 LKA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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