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LS56 FUT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,894 mi
Last recorded75,894 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 FUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre very low on outer edge and slightly cracking in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2020 75,894 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre very low on outer edge and slightly cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,595 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar link slightly bent

nearside front flexi brake hose support bracket missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage on nearside front wishbone chassis bracket

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front abs wire loose

nearside front antiroll bar link slightly bent

nearside front flexi brake hose support bracket missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage on nearside front wishbone chassis bracket

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,936 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 66,058 miles

E.M.L on at time of test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,058 miles

E.M.L on at time of test

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,870 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 29,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2010 26,368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,529 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 24,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 FUT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

LS56 FUT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is LS56 FUT safe to buy?

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