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LA56 FGE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 53,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 52,505 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 52,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,804 miles

front disc slightly worn

Fail 20 Apr 2017 49,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,286 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,286 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 45,280 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,992 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 34,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,209 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,055 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,133 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 17,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FGE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LA56 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

LA56 FGE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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