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LS56 FUE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack

os and ns rear axle bushes starting to separate

Fail 25 Jun 2018 110,055 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack

os and ns rear axle bushes starting to separate

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,727 miles

Both front wheels over sized and are very close to fouling suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,727 miles

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

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

Both front wheels over sized and are very close to fouling suspension components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,790 miles

Both front wheels oversized and are very close to fouling the front suspension struts.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 102,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Both front wheels oversized and are very close to fouling the front suspension struts.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,324 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 99,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,381 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 11 Jun 2014 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,109 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,447 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 FUE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

LS56 FUE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is LS56 FUE safe to buy?

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