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FE56 LYC

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 LYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,243 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s mirror damaged

play top strut mounts

surface corrosion to under side and to sills

vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 100,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,034 miles

corrosion forming in underside in some areas

slight twist in nearside front brake hose close to inner wheel rim

welding effected to nearside front floor and offside rear outer sill,limited vision on amount of weld effected but appears to be as strong as original

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,033 miles

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

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

corrosion in chassis,floor,rear inner panels etc

twist in nearside front brake hose

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,844 miles

slight twist in nearside front brake hose and very close to tyre on full lock

Fail 23 Sep 2016 86,843 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel,behind plastic wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel cover slipping (2.1.1)

slight twist in nearside front brake hose and very close to tyre on full lock

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,641 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,802 miles

general underside corrosion to sills/rear floor

perishing/ cracking to both reartyre treads

Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,802 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underside corrosion to sills/rear floor

perishing/ cracking to both reartyre treads

Pass 9 Nov 2013 53,121 miles

perishing to both rear tyres on sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,894 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2011 45,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,426 miles

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

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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FE56 LYC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE56 LYC, 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 FE56 LYC registered?

FE56 LYC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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