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M50 PMK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,843 mi
Last recorded34,843 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 PMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 34,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside lower floors damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2026 34,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside lower floors damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2024 21,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 21,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 21,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 21,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 18,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,220 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 17,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 13,616 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,616 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,934 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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M50 PMK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M50 PMK, 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 M50 PMK registered?

M50 PMK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is M50 PMK safe to buy?

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