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LB56 ABU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,255 mi
Last recorded215,255 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 ABU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 215,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced HAS A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced HAS TWO HOLES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 196,018 miles

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

Fail 14 Nov 2017 196,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65TR13 MAXXIS (4.1.D.1b)

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

Pass 8 Nov 2016 175,687 miles

AROUND FUEL OUTER CAP IS CORRODED

Fail 7 Nov 2016 175,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

165/65TR13

AROUND FUEL OUTER CAP IS CORRODED

CLUTCH IS SLIPPING

Spare tyre defective GOING BALD ON INSIDE ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH STARTED TO SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH STARTED TO SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 139,640 miles

165/65TR13 - AVON ZT5

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,156 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,612 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 81,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,544 miles

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,137 miles

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)

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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LB56 ABU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB56 ABU, 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 LB56 ABU registered?

LB56 ABU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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