MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak on rear of engine
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush to subframe,split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak on rear of engine
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly shockabsorber rubber top mount (2.5.B.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower bush in suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads 60% worn
steering column noisey
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV56 LWU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?
FV56 LWU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2006.
Is FV56 LWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV56 LWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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