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LV56 VXG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,340 mi
Last recorded35,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,340 miles

front brake disc - inner face pitted

inner & outer rear sill corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2026 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc - inner face pitted

inner & outer rear sill corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2025 32,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 32,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 28,748 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 28,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,903 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement >> strong advise <<< (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement >> strong advise <<< (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 22,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 22,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 16,922 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 11,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 5,921 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 5,838 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 5,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 3,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 3,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 1,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 1,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,917 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 14,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VXG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

LV56 VXG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LV56 VXG safe to buy?

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