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LC56 FBX

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,266 mi
Last recorded71,266 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 FBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,266 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 64,172 miles

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

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Unable to fully check rear wheel arches due to trim covers

Fail 30 Dec 2017 64,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing to body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Unable to fully check rear wheel arches due to trim covers

Pass 31 Dec 2016 55,832 miles

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

Rear both rear tyre walls deteriorating

heater cold and coolant bottle pressurised

Fail 31 Dec 2016 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear both rear tyre walls deteriorating

eml on

heater cold and coolant bottle pressurised

Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear uneven between inner and outer pads, inner pads very low

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear uneven between inner and outer pads, inner pads very low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,104 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Dec 2013 34,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 29,652 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 24,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,202 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 18,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,657 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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LC56 FBX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC56 FBX, 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 LC56 FBX registered?

LC56 FBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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