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ML06 TYU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,720 mi
Last recorded54,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 TYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,720 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 44,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 36,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch liner fouling coil spring

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,687 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,964 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 30,964 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,949 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,949 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,808 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 26,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,781 miles

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

front pads low/discs corroded. n/s/f brake slight binding. handbrake high

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,781 miles

front pads low/discs corroded. n/s/f brake slight binding. handbrake high

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,309 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 20,291 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,039 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 TYU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML06 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

ML06 TYU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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