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LB56 WPL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,766 mi
Last recorded62,766 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,766 miles

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

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

body corroded.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

body corroded.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 58,538 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light is on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,552 miles

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

drivers front inner wheel arch liner damaged

drivers rear tyre underinflated

Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,552 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers front inner wheel arch liner damaged

drivers rear tyre underinflated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,080 miles

clutch slipping badly

n\s body damage

spare tyre missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 38,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slipping badly

n\s body damage

spare tyre missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,714 miles

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

n\s body damage

rear brakes noisey

spare tyre missing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

n\s body damage

rear brakes noisey

spare tyre missing

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 WPL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue 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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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