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LT56 XTA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,223 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,874 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,580 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking on walls and tread

Fail 4 Oct 2014 73,580 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking on walls and tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,237 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 XTA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

LT56 XTA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LT56 XTA safe to buy?

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