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CV56 LJE

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 LJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,782 miles

Offside Front seat wont tilt

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,781 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front seat wont tilt

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,996 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 48,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,458 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,326 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 25,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,146 miles

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

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 LJE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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