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LV56 HCP

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 HCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,380 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre cracking in tread and tread edges

Fail 16 Aug 2023 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Read support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise o/s/f tyre cracking in tread and tread edges

Fail 21 Jun 2023 80,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 separate areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both, and unable to check the efficiency of wiper blades (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust hanger broken, exhaust system still secure

Front Registration plate damaged

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy leak under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,903 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 75,900 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,422 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,420 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,820 miles

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

Front floor areas corroded near suspension/subframe mounts

Front tyres worn to excess inner edges advise tracking with new tyres

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 50,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Front floor areas corroded near suspension/subframe mounts

Front tyres worn to excess inner edges advise tracking with new tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,380 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 35,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 27,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2011 15,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2010 8,100 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,179 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 HCP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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