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BN56 LFH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,311 mi
Last recorded86,311 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill corroded.

wiper blades poor & starting to smear.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill corroded.

wiper blades poor & starting to smear.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 77,108 miles

Coolant leak

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

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,108 miles

Coolant leak

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,037 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,759 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,759 miles

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

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

front brakes discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,471 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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BN56 LFH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN56 LFH, 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 BN56 LFH registered?

BN56 LFH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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