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LS56 WHT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,750 mi
Last recorded80,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 80,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both indicator tell-tales not working.

Both rear axle mounts corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

NSF floor corroded.

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

Oil leaks.

STRONG ADVISORY OSR tyre on legal limit.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,280 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,265 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres low on inner edges

Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,597 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked. Close to legal limit

Oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine management light on

Engine misfire

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked. Close to legal limit

Oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,149 miles

front tyres low inner edges

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,149 miles

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

front tyres low inner edges

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 52,692 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WHT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

LS56 WHT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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