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LR56 VUN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,347 mi
Last recorded71,347 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 VUN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,347 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords to tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all floor pans corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2016 63,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all floor pans corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,476 miles

Air filter housing insecure

Engine coolent low

Gearbox oil leak

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)

Petrol smell under car

Slight under body corrsion

Small stone chips to windshield

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 50,026 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,110 miles

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre badly perished

no water in header tank

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

thermostat housing damp

Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,110 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre badly perished

no water in header tank

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

thermostat housing damp

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 30,233 miles

Both No plates not showing suppliers Postcode/Bsau No

Fail 1 Aug 2011 30,233 miles

Both No plates not showing suppliers Postcode/Bsau No

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,249 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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LR56 VUN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR56 VUN, 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 LR56 VUN registered?

LR56 VUN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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