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MD55 FLN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,634 mi
Last recorded78,634 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 FLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,634 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

boot floor damaged and corroding

both number plates damaged and deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroding

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

front tyres very low on inside edges (strong advise

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 7,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot floor damaged and corroding

both number plates damaged and deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroding

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

front tyres very low on inside edges (strong advise

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,223 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear inner sills corroding

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,215 miles

boot floor damaged

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front and rear number plates damaged

number plate lamps not sitting correctly but secure

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

various araes of underbody surface corrosion

wiper blades split

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,158 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

boot floor damaged

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front and rear number plates damaged

number plate lamps not sitting correctly but secure

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

various araes of underbody surface corrosion

wiper blades split

Pass 7 May 2013 53,990 miles

both number plates damaged

nearside front lower arm rear bush debonding (strong advise)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside front lower arm rear bush debonding (strong advise)

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

rear suspension strut top mounts have play

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,213 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,209 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 38,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,183 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 14,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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MD55 FLN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD55 FLN, 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 MD55 FLN registered?

MD55 FLN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is MD55 FLN safe to buy?

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