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EK56 LVG

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,636 mi
Last recorded58,636 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 LVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,636 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,632 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,764 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,806 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 54,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,451 miles

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION DRY ?

Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION DRY ?

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,848 miles

unable to get to rear seat belts to test

Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to get to rear seat belts to test

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 26,363 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 LVG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 LVG registered?

EK56 LVG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is EK56 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 LVG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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