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FV56 LXJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,438 miles

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

Nearside front subframe mounting area has slight surface corrosion

Offside front inner sill has slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,819 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,814 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s front (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,716 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 53,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 45,432 miles

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,291 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 15,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2009 15,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

FV56 LXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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