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LC56 VPL

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,064 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of nearside floor, delaminating at spot welded panel joint, but not affecting overall strength of assembly/structure. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside sill, behind wheelarch extension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 48,064 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of offside outer sill perforated and distorted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside sill, behind wheelarch extension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of nearside floor, delaminating at spot welded panel joint, but not affecting overall strength of assembly/structure. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside sill, behind wheelarch extension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,901 miles

Offside outer sill heavily corroded, but not perforated or weakened, not within prescribed area of seatbelt or suspension mounting.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 44,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside outer sill heavily corroded, but not perforated or weakened, not within prescribed area of seatbelt or suspension mounting.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,337 miles

near/side front 155/70 TR 13 tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,061 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,033 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,458 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,446 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,547 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 27,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 6,791 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 VPL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

LC56 VPL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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