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M16 LML

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,762 mi
Last recorded36,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 36,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 33,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 19 May 2023 33,765 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panels corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 30,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 30,545 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 26,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 23,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,359 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 9 Apr 2016 14,359 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,861 miles

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

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 24 May 2014 13,381 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 13,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 12,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 11,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,713 miles

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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M16 LML is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M16 LML, 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 M16 LML registered?

M16 LML is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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