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LT56 ZRN

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,812 mi
Last recorded146,812 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 ZRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 146,812 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 146,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,051 miles

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)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

nearside front screen cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,258 miles

coolant low/leak from plastic housing on back of head

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,258 miles

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

coolant low/leak from plastic housing on back of head

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 131,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front floor next to subfame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear outer sill 30cm from suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,147 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 130,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,722 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 120,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advisory offside front tyre has a deep cut a cross the tread

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,319 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,165 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,875 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 16,875 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 13,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,700 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 ZRN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

LT56 ZRN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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