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LD56 LHP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,599 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill / inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive / nearside front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,641 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1656513 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,649 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,827 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 55,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,741 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,416 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,994 miles

suspect front pads low and brake discs worn

Fail 6 May 2011 28,994 miles

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

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

suspect front pads low and brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,623 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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LD56 LHP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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