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LV56 RMU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,243 mi
Last recorded44,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 RMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes, front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded, not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,606 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,012 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (axle guide bush) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,655 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear axle guide (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 40,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear axle guide (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 39,324 miles

Front coil spring broken offside & nearside (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 37,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 32,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear tyres larger than the fronts

Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear tyres larger than the fronts

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,083 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 21,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,374 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 RMU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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