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LN56 XEH

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,157 mi
Last recorded76,157 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 XEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,157 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 76,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass broken

coolant level low

front pads and discs worn

front wipers a little smeary

fuel filter insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass broken

coolant level low

front pads and discs worn

front wipers a little smeary

fuel filter insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,507 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 77,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2013 72,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,933 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,127 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front wipers juddering

tracking check and adjustment front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 44,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front wipers juddering

tracking check and adjustment front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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LN56 XEH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LN56 XEH, 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 LN56 XEH registered?

LN56 XEH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is LN56 XEH safe to buy?

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