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BD56 LZT

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,174 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,477 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 103,476 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,319 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,568 miles

front brake performance close to imbalance

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake performance close to imbalance

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,768 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,226 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,955 miles

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

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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BD56 LZT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD56 LZT, 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 BD56 LZT registered?

BD56 LZT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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