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LR56 VVW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 VVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,888 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 74,888 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,497 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,063 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,785 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,501 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,993 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,955 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 25,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VVW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR56 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

LR56 VVW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2006.

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