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LC56 YWB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,017 mi
Last recorded49,017 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 YWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,037 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Nearside reversing lamp not working

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 42,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front flexible brake hoses insecure, risk of fouling wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2022 38,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2022 38,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged exterior mirror cracked

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 38,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged exterior mirror cracked

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 35,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,442 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,136 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 30,136 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 25,405 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,300 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 18,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,573 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YWB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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