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LB06 VBX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,152 mi
Last recorded67,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 VBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 67,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,985 miles

front discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Play in suspension mount (More than the others)

Offside Front Upper play in suspension mount

Offside Rear Upper Play in suspension mount

Offside Rear Upper Play in suspension mount

Rear Unable to check rear adult seat belts (All)

Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Play in suspension mount (More than the others)

Offside Front Upper play in suspension mount

Offside Rear Upper Play in suspension mount

Offside Rear Upper Play in suspension mount

Rear Unable to check rear adult seat belts (All)

Pass 20 May 2017 57,400 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2017 57,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,304 miles

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Slight corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Slight corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Fail 6 May 2016 47,304 miles

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

Slight corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2015 41,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 41,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 37,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,094 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 28,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 28,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,922 miles

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 12 May 2010 18,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,012 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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LB06 VBX 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 LB06 VBX, 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 LB06 VBX registered?

LB06 VBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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