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OE55 LFS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 LFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 70,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2015 54,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,616 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,488 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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OE55 LFS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 OE55 LFS, 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 OE55 LFS registered?

OE55 LFS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is OE55 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 LFS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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