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LG56 AED

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,164 mi
Last recorded81,164 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 AED
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 81,164 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear integral body structure is corroded but not significantly .

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,348 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 79,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,085 miles

Noise from offside front top suspension mount area

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,363 miles

Corrosion to front floors

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2022 67,363 miles

Corrosion to front floors

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,398 miles

Indicator switch intermittent fault

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,690 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,793 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,412 miles

Engine Management Light Staying On

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 16 Dec 2015 44,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,212 miles

advice both rear tyres on excessive cracks yet not deep enough to reach cords.

advice slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,149 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,544 miles

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)

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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LG56 AED is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LG56 AED, 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 LG56 AED registered?

LG56 AED is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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