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LT56 ULJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,167 mi
Last recorded66,167 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight top suspension strut bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Both door sills corroded but sound at this time

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,372 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,001 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 52,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,701 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,815 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,478 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 ULJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 LT56 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

LT56 ULJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is LT56 ULJ safe to buy?

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