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LC56 YVE

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,927 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,859 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 87,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,522 miles

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

condensation in offside front headlamp

nearside front floor corrodeing

nearside front seat back release lever broken

offside rear outer door sill corrodeing

Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise tracking is checked

condensation in offside front headlamp

nearside front floor corrodeing

nearside front seat back release lever broken

offside rear outer door sill corrodeing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,501 miles

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

nearside front floor corrodeing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,501 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front floor corrodeing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,362 miles

rear axle beam bushes splitting

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,362 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

rear axle beam bushes splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,858 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,351 miles

165/65/13/77t

nearside front inner brake pad starting to wear thin

strong advisory that the spare tyre is badly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,447 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 17,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,898 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 YVE 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 56.3%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

LC56 YVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is LC56 YVE safe to buy?

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