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LV56 GSZ

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 58,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 58,754 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 45,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 29,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 24,596 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,607 miles

Front both tyres outer walls cracking

Front both wipers deteriorating

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,316 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 5,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 4,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 3,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 2,718 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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LV56 GSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV56 GSZ, 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 LV56 GSZ registered?

LV56 GSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LV56 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 GSZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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