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LA56 MRX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,077 mi
Last recorded88,077 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 MRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,077 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 88,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 83,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,394 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,444 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,444 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Slight P.A.S Leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Slight P.A.S Leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,091 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low and wearing unevenly.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bonding starting to displace.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,597 miles

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

front brake discs lipping/wearing.

n/s/r tyre tread low and wearing inner edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,597 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipping/wearing.

n/s/r tyre tread low and wearing inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,183 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped/quite heavily worn.

front wipers smeary.

n/s/r tyre wall cracking (165/65r1377t)

rear wiper smeary/juddery/perished.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,150 miles

front disc worn and lipped

front tyres worn to 3/4mm

nearside rear yte sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,828 miles

front brake discs lipping/corroding.

front wipers slightly smeary/juddery.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,245 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 MRX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

LA56 MRX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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