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LC56 YWF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,046 mi
Last recorded48,046 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 47,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 46,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,505 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,597 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,411 miles

nearside rear tyre badly age cracked

offside rear tyre badly age cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,137 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,825 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,062 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 YWF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 YWF registered?

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

Is LC56 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 YWF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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