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LB56 FMJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,159 mi
Last recorded42,159 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 42,159 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 33,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,037 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail (unrep)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 28,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail (unrep)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,050 miles

slight bodu and under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 12,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 3,198 miles

nsf tyre cracked ,not showing cords

nsr tyre cracked ,not showing cords

osf tyre cracked ,not showing cords

osr tyre cracked ,not showing cords

Fail 24 Oct 2011 3,198 miles

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

nsf tyre cracked ,not showing cords

nsr tyre cracked ,not showing cords

osf tyre cracked ,not showing cords

osr tyre cracked ,not showing cords

Pass 27 Oct 2010 1,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,503 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 FMJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

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

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