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AU56 LPL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 LPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 73,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested car revs up by it self (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion round fuel cap

Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion round fuel cap

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,391 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Pedal clicks and is noisy with sideways movement (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper loose but no sharp edges at present

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,121 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

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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AU56 LPL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU56 LPL, 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 AU56 LPL registered?

AU56 LPL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AU56 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 LPL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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