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MV56 LZP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,553 mi
Last recorded69,553 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 LZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2019 69,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

advise alignment check

oil leak

rear axle bushes spilt

under vehicle badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,654 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,594 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 56,594 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,444 miles

surface corrosion to near side front floor

surface corrosion to off side front floor

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,314 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,470 miles

general surface under floor corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2013 51,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil Filter Badly Corroded Leaking Oil

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,453 miles

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

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

Oil Filter Badly Corroded Leaking Oil

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,362 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,602 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 37,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,828 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 29,828 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,626 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,626 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MV56 LZP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV56 LZP, 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 MV56 LZP registered?

MV56 LZP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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