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FV56 LWU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,086 miles

oil leak on rear of engine

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Aug 2017 83,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,058 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,058 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,118 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,395 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,623 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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