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FV56 LCP

2006 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,481 mi
Last recorded57,481 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,481 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel filter heavilly corroded

oil leaks

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp beam diffused due to condensation but still has visible pattern

Fail 12 Sep 2015 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp beam diffused due to condensation but still has visible pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,783 miles

Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2014 45,783 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,502 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2011 28,598 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FV56 LCP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LCP, 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 FV56 LCP registered?

FV56 LCP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FV56 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 LCP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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