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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,299 cc

LS56 BZLMOT history

LS56 BZL is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

LS56 BZL black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2023
Mileage
68,000 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 BZL was last recorded at 68,000 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 1,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,061 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,939 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,000 miles
  • 2022 – 66,061 miles
  • 2021 – 64,553 miles
  • 2020 – 62,968 miles
  • 2019 – 61,462 miles
  • 2018 – 57,786 miles
  • 2017 – 53,024 miles
  • 2016 – 49,631 miles
  • 2015 – 45,784 miles
  • 2014 – 41,068 miles
  • 2013 – 25,801 miles
  • 2012 – 31,880 miles
  • 2011 – 26,675 miles
  • 2010 – 22,627 miles
  • 2009 – 20,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,000 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill... inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill... inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones.....rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area......near fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,000 miles (+1,939)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    857752822099
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill... inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill... inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones.....rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area......near fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass66,061 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    635583689117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,061 miles (+1,508)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    972705800424
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,553 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,553 miles
    Test number
    508429284002
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,553 miles (+1,585)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,553 miles
    Test number
    106314785113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,968 miles (+1,506)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,968 miles
    Test number
    256981136805
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,462 miles (+3,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    690437147485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,786 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    818670927796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,786 miles (+4,762)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    647015919639
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,024 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    924183336133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perished

  11. Fail53,002 miles (+3,371)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    242499216148
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perished

  12. Pass49,631 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    515720582074
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion ns sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass45,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    988743105218
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  14. Fail45,784 miles (+4,716)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    747883705270
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  15. Pass41,068 miles (+15,267)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,068 miles
    Test number
    635795104260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,801 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    126062403385
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass35,801 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    407942503301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,880 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    146811512393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,675 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,675 miles
    Test number
    457381211321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,627 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,627 miles
    Test number
    351369500372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,033 miles
    Test number
    484158709457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BZL

Does LS56 BZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BZL expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BZL?
The MOT on LS56 BZL expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BZL done?
LS56 BZL was recorded at 68,000 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has LS56 BZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BZL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 BZL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 BZL find?
LS56 BZL failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

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