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LB56 HDC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 HDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,132 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,583 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 56,266 miles

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 20 Dec 2014 56,266 miles

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

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,240 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 45,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 May 2012 31,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 15 May 2012 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 24 May 2011 20,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,396 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 HDC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB56 HDC registered?

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

Is LB56 HDC safe to buy?

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