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LS56 BNL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,735 mi
Last recorded69,735 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,735 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,823 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,015 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,513 miles

offside front brake disc corroded and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 35,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,755 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 19,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,698 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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LS56 BNL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS56 BNL, 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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LS56 BNL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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