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LA56 BXF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,751 mi
Last recorded77,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 BXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,751 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower jacking point corroded (non-excessive)

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,276 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 70,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn PLUS ball joint boot and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,375 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from coolant bottle cap ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front subframe rear bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front subframe rear bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch bite high

Fail 27 Feb 2019 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from coolant bottle cap ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front subframe rear bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front subframe rear bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch bite high

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,143 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

offside front tyre wearing on edge

wear on discs

Fail 21 Feb 2018 60,143 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp

damage to nearside rear wheel rim

offside front tyre wearing on edge

wear on discs

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,568 miles

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

Oil leak ()

condensation in offside headlamp

damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

sidewall separating on offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside beam pattern inconclusive

Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,309 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 46,307 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,650 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,371 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,250 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 22,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,107 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 BXF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BXF, 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 LA56 BXF registered?

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

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