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EK56 LKV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 LKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,682 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,643 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,952 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)

front wipers spilt

Fail 4 Oct 2013 46,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

front wipers spilt

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Oct 2012 33,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 15,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,671 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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EK56 LKV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK56 LKV, 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 EK56 LKV registered?

EK56 LKV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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