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LB56 HLH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,281 mi
Last recorded78,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 27 Dec 2019 75,649 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2019 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2018 70,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 70,082 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,393 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2018 64,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,becoming low on tread

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking up

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 22 Dec 2016 50,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing drivers door (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,becoming low on tread

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking up

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,357 miles

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

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 HLH 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 HLH, 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 HLH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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