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LB56 FLC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,448 mi
Last recorded87,448 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,448 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

rusty under vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,187 miles

Offside Front suspension arm (wishbone) slight play in ball joint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting to buid up around fuel filler cap. on body panel

slight condesation inside offside front headlamp

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle and inner rear sills

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn. inner and outer edges scrubbed off and close to legal limit. cut in outer sidewall with cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension arm (wishbone) slight play in ball joint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting to buid up around fuel filler cap. on body panel

slight condesation inside offside front headlamp

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle and inner rear sills

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,615 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,271 miles

slight corrosion under body

Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion under body

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,708 miles

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

slight corrosion petrol filler cap !!!!!!

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads getting close to wear limit????

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,191 miles

ALL SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT OFF LOAD

COIL SPRINGS COMPLETE

FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

HANDBRAKE SLIGHT TRAVEL

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,740 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 FLC 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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

LB56 FLC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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