MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear valance corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill hold and by flexy brake pipe mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both to floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 165 65 13 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
steering rack has slight dampness
Both front wipers split.
Both rear silencer hanger brackets corroded.
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.
P.A.S pipe (rack to pump) corroded.
Signs of rubbing o/s/f brake flexy.
Uneven wear o/s/r inner tread blocks.
Upper of fuel tank corroded.
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)
Both front wipers split.
Both rear silencer hanger brackets corroded.
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.
P.A.S pipe (rack to pump) corroded.
Signs of rubbing o/s/f brake flexy.
Uneven wear o/s/r inner tread blocks.
Upper of fuel tank corroded.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
possible electrical fault
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe point to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
possible electrical fault
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CP56 LWM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CP56 LWM, 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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CP56 LWM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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