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LS56 BZH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,862 mi
Last recorded68,862 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,862 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filter corroded

second hand instrument cluster fitted, hence the lower milage reading.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,862 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filter corroded

second hand instrument cluster fitted, hence the lower milage reading.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,707 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,183 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,912 miles

Offside rear inner tyre tread slightly worn

Spare tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front inner tyre tread slightly worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 47,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,642 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 32,642 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,052 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,270 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 BZH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS56 BZH, 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 LS56 BZH registered?

LS56 BZH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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