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ML06 CXW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,438 mi
Last recorded16,438 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 CXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 16,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front in and around the turret area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 16,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,411 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 16,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 16,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 15,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 15,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 15,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 14,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 13,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 13,845 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 11,987 miles

some play in both rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 9 May 2013 10,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 10,858 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both offside tyres perished and splitting on sidewall/shoulder

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,700 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 8,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 7,454 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber at top mounting has slight play

Offside rear shock absorber at top mounting has slight play

Fail 22 May 2010 7,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear shock absorber at top mounting has slight play

Offside rear shock absorber at top mounting has slight play

Pass 30 May 2009 6,111 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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ML06 CXW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML06 CXW, 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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ML06 CXW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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