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LC56 VPV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,351 mi
Last recorded97,351 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 VPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 97,351 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC(S) BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND REAR IN BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTER UNDER SILL CHASSIS BEAM CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MIDDLE CHASSIS BEAM CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive VIA ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 94,966 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 91,532 miles

Nearside and off side front and rear under sill corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive via sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,981 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2018 86,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILL SECTIONS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,970 miles

REAR SILL SECTIONS CORRODED, N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

SPEEDOMETER REPLACED AT 42,865 MILES ON 01/11/16,

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,713 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 42,656 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mounting (2.5.B.1b)

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

instruments back light inop

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,852 miles

oil leak suspect engine

rear arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight corrosion outer sills

slight play steering column uv joint

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,069 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished side walls

rear brake ferules slightly corroded

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

slight freeplay detected in steering

slight play in steering column uv joint

Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,069 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake ferrels corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer walls perished

Pass 22 Dec 2012 36,474 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 36,474 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall has slight cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,587 miles

2x f/ brake discs, slight worn & pitted

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,351 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 VPV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VPV, 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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LC56 VPV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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