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LG56 XUH

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,045 mi
Last recorded87,045 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 XUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 80,522 miles

boot floor and offside rear inner upper wheel arch has accident damage

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 17 May 2016 80,522 miles

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

boot floor and offside rear inner upper wheel arch has accident damage

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 23 May 2015 67,753 miles

surface Cut o/s/f tyre cord not exposed

Fail 23 May 2015 67,753 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

surface Cut o/s/f tyre cord not exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear beam bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear beam bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,947 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyre wear uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,010 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes slight wear

Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,383 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,991 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 XUH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

LG56 XUH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is LG56 XUH safe to buy?

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