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FY06 MLE

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,330 mi
Last recorded71,330 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 MLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,323 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,997 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrule corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame prescribed aria corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrule corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting prescribed aria corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrule corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame prescribed aria corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrule corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting prescribed aria corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,081 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,346 miles

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

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

un derside of car rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,796 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,418 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 8,417 miles

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

clutch resevoir to master cylinder leaking brake fluid

selector sheft seal leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,305 miles

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

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

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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FY06 MLE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY06 MLE, 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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FY06 MLE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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