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FV56 LCE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,761 miles

both sills corroded front to rear

Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,784 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak at rear

Offside Front Brake flexi incorrect route

Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak at rear

Offside Front Brake flexi incorrect route

Pass 18 Nov 2017 57,653 miles

Front wiper blades split but clearing window effectively

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 57,653 miles

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

Front wiper blades split but clearing window effectively

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,359 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2016 55,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 43,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,669 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outter edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,514 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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FV56 LCE 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 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 FV56 LCE, 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 FV56 LCE registered?

FV56 LCE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is FV56 LCE safe to buy?

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