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LV56 HBD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 HBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,240 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 40,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,536 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,573 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,232 miles

3 tyres are perished ,n/s/f tyre and top mount worn and the wheel rim is buckled.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,431 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 11,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,893 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 HBD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

LV56 HBD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is LV56 HBD safe to buy?

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