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LB56 BKY

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 BKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,027 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,029 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,177 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,766 miles

Both front brake discs pitted due to corrosion

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 24,766 miles

Both front brake discs pitted due to corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,431 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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LB56 BKY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB56 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

LB56 BKY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is LB56 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 BKY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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