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LC56 FDL

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,838 mi
Last recorded52,838 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 FDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,836 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,355 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,993 miles

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,154 miles

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

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

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,922 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,375 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,120 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jan 2012 18,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner braking surfaces

Nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,778 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,450 miles

Nail in spare tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2009 14,450 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both nearside and offside front tyres on 2mm inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in spare tyre

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 FDL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

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