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LT56 CGU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,256 mi
Last recorded29,256 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 CGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 29,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 27,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 27,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,441 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 27,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch flitch panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 26,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 23,079 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,974 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear floor got surface corrision

offside and nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,414 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear floor got surface corrision

offside and nearside front got corrosion round top mount

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,342 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Jul 2014 11,025 miles

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

both rear tyre perished outer side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,025 miles

both rear tyre perished outer side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,115 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2012 7,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,857 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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LT56 CGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT56 CGU, 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 LT56 CGU registered?

LT56 CGU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is LT56 CGU safe to buy?

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