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LX56 UTH

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 UTH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,998 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 102,998 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 98,595 miles

Central Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,367 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 95,365 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,022 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,319 miles

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

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split on ends but clears screen ok

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,827 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

coolant low

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,866 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

body earth disconneted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,172 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LX56 UTH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LX56 UTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX56 UTH registered?

LX56 UTH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is LX56 UTH safe to buy?

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