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CV56 LHE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,423 mi
Last recorded71,423 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 LHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,714 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

top mount bearings slightly noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

top mount bearings slightly noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,738 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

n/s stop light dull

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s reg plate light dull

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,108 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)

engine is noisy needs further investigation

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,100 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

engine is noisy needs further investigation

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,305 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 26,143 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,114 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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CV56 LHE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

CV56 LHE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CV56 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 LHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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