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ML06 TMZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,087 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General underbody / component corrosion

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside front brake hose routed incorrectly / close to rotating wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2026 51,899 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General underbody / component corrosion

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside front brake hose routed incorrectly / close to rotating wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2025 35,096 miles

Front brake hoses incorrectly mounted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle support mountings perished, but not causing excessive movement

Front suspect brake hoses incorrect type for vehicle, nearside kinks on full lock

Fail 11 Mar 2025 35,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake hoses incorrectly mounted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle support mountings perished, but not causing excessive movement

Front suspect brake hoses incorrect type for vehicle, nearside kinks on full lock

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,762 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 22,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 22,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,356 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 22,347 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,746 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 21,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,364 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,942 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,889 miles

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

o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,806 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 TMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TMZ, 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 ML06 TMZ registered?

ML06 TMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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