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LS56 GME

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,754 mi
Last recorded94,754 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 GME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working All washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,058 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength can been seen from wheel arch in front of front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,494 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 86,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,377 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,803 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill to arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pan to inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 71,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,244 miles

Oil filter is leaking.

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,052 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,231 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,328 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,328 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,751 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

side walls of rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,847 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 GME is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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