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LS56 OVL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 OVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,194 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,792 miles

Offside Front close on legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front close on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 49,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 28,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

LS56 OVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is LS56 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 OVL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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