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CV56 LFU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 LFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 78,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,856 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 70,856 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,410 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,514 miles

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,852 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,550 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres cracked and 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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CV56 LFU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CV56 LFU, 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 CV56 LFU registered?

CV56 LFU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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