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LC56 GVT

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 GVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,218 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of nearside outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of offside outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,218 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of nearside outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of offside outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,135 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 59,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 59,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 56,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,462 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,693 miles

both front tyres smaller than rears

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,764 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 37,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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 GVT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 LC56 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

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

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