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LG56 ZDO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,639 mi
Last recorded55,639 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 ZDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,639 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,248 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing at inner edge.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake hose ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,072 miles

Reverse light inoperative.

Fail 1 Aug 2019 51,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,689 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,004 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,654 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,684 miles

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 ZDO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

LG56 ZDO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LG56 ZDO safe to buy?

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