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LD56 USH

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 USH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak WATER PUMP ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,712 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,614 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,543 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 37,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,758 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 21,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,840 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 USH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LD56 USH, 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 LD56 USH registered?

LD56 USH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LD56 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 USH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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