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LG56 DMV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,445 mi
Last recorded51,445 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,445 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,502 miles

advise both sides front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split and perish

advise both wiper blades poor

advise front pads getting low and slight run out on front brakes

advise nearside front door check strap bolt has slight movement

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear no plate starting to deteriorate

advise tracking

Fail 28 Feb 2015 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

advise both sides front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split and perish

advise both wiper blades poor

advise front pads getting low and slight run out on front brakes

advise nearside front door check strap bolt has slight movement

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear no plate starting to deteriorate

advise tracking

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,891 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,553 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,876 miles

Front tyres have slight feathering on the tread possible mis-alignment

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,876 miles

Front tyres have slight feathering on the tread possible mis-alignment

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,731 miles

Both rear tyres rubber is perished

Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres rubber is perished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,597 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 17,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,593 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 11,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 DMV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LG56 DMV, 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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LG56 DMV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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