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LA56 BVS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 40,048 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Subframe mounts of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch next to fuel filler neck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Condensation present inside Headlamp

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Smell of Fuel at rear underside of vehicle, unable to find point of origin

Pass 26 Nov 2024 39,014 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 39,014 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 37,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush ( Starting to de-bond) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush ( Starting to de-bond) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 37,767 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush ( Starting to de-bond) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush ( Starting to de-bond) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 33,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,680 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,122 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,468 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,748 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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LA56 BVS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA56 BVS, 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 LA56 BVS registered?

LA56 BVS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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