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LG56 MTV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,538 mi
Last recorded46,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 MTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 46,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,501 miles

Light surface corrosion on under body chassis seals

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 46,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,798 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,827 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,702 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,323 miles

rear no. plate is loose

Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,323 miles

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

rear no. plate is loose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,526 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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LG56 MTV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTV, 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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What year was LG56 MTV registered?

LG56 MTV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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