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FV56 LGC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 101,204 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion inner and outer sills, floor

corrosion rear top mount areas

Pass 7 May 2016 91,501 miles

slight corrosion on both outer body sills

Fail 7 May 2016 93,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion inner and outer body sills

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,166 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated not excessive movement.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,166 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated not excessive movement.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,430 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside head lamp

Fail 24 Jul 2013 54,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside head lamp

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,283 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

mainbeam tell tail not working

speedometer not iluminated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,517 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,517 miles

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

165/65r13t

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,923 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 LGC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

FV56 LGC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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