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LD56 EHW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 EHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,025 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 54,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,775 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 51,754 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 51,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,870 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,251 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,232 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)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,232 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,892 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R Tyre poor condition cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,738 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,330 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LD56 EHW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD56 EHW, 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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LD56 EHW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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