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LR56 ZWD

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,020 mi
Last recorded98,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 ZWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,020 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 98,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,621 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,129 miles

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges of tread

Fail 23 Sep 2014 82,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,629 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,763 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,049 miles

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

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,049 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,178 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 ZWD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR56 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

LR56 ZWD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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