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LT56 YAV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,052 mi
Last recorded50,052 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres 11 years old

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 49,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,875 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,514 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs very corroded

nearside front body to sub-frame mount corroding

rear brake balance poor 27%

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 37,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 32,949 miles

front brake disc corroded(inner side)

o/s/f wiper poor

Fail 25 Oct 2014 32,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc corroded(inner side)

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 27,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres low, general underbody rust, dront brake discs poor.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 23,425 miles

knocks and bangs?, front wipers poor

Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,812 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 YAV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

LT56 YAV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LT56 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 YAV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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