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KG56 LVL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,108 mi
Last recorded111,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 LVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 111,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,825 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,941 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 102,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,125 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 95,045 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj joint worn by rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,706 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,032 miles

4 wheel trims fitted/

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,032 miles

4 wheel trims fitted/

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 29,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,185 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 21,166 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KG56 LVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KG56 LVL, 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 KG56 LVL registered?

KG56 LVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is KG56 LVL safe to buy?

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