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CU56 LHO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

120,766 mi
Last recorded120,766 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,766 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 120,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush has broken its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush has broken its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 115,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n\s and o\s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,562 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint is leaking gases slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking from inner sealing assembly (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel filter is badly corroded.

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint is leaking gases slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,290 miles

Offside Front drivers door unlocking mechanism is faulty

Fail 17 Dec 2019 106,290 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar rod ball joint is worn to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working intermittently working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door unlocking mechanism is faulty

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting pivoting bush is starting to split and break its bonding's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting pivoting bush is starting to split and break its bonding's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 100,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear compliance bush has broken its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting pivoting bush is starting to split and break its bonding's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting pivoting bush is starting to split and break its bonding's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear compliance bush is starting to break its bonding.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear compliance bush is starting to break its bonding.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 87,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,539 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,969 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 63,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,974 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 53,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,348 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 31,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU56 LHO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CU56 LHO, 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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CU56 LHO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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