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LB56 HFC

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,318 mi
Last recorded28,318 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 HFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 28,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 16,239 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 16,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 12,775 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 12,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken rear spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge off wheel has dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge off wheel has dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 9,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 8,560 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 7,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 5,612 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 4,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 2,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 1,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 9,185 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 HFC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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