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LT56 ZSJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,761 mi
Last recorded76,761 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel rusted through within 30 cm of rear beam mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,583 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,247 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 59,463 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,561 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY

BOTH REAR BEAM BUSHS STARTING TO CRACK

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ALL OVER

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHS WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,106 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges and sidewalls

offside front wishbone bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,523 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,870 miles

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

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 ZSJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

LT56 ZSJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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