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LC56 FDJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,711 mi
Last recorded43,711 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 43,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 40,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion on front under car

Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 30,467 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 26,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,532 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 23,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,706 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 20,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyre outer edges tread/sidewall cracked.

both rear tyre outer edges tread/sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,106 miles

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

both front tyre outer edges tread/sidewall cracked.

both rear tyre outer edges tread/sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 7,333 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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LC56 FDJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LC56 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

LC56 FDJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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