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MT06 LCV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,880 mi
Last recorded68,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,880 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,232 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,232 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 30 May 2015 57,001 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 57,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 50,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 50,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 45,325 miles

battery light on

Fail 31 May 2013 45,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,397 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear axle front mounting bushes wearing

Pass 27 May 2011 34,353 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 34,353 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2010 29,288 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyre treads wearing on inner edges and to 2.5mm

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 28 May 2010 29,288 miles

front tyre treads wearing on inner edges and to 2.5mm

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 29 May 2009 24,597 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 24,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MT06 LCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT06 LCV, 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 MT06 LCV registered?

MT06 LCV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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