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ML56 FRK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 FRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,553 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

spare tyre missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,514 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 96,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,106 miles

Engine management light on. O/S and N/S seat lever covers missing.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,106 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on. O/S and N/S seat lever covers missing.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,313 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ns r tyre worn bad on sidewalls

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

ns r tyre worn bad on sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet stiff to open

fuel filter rusting

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre sidewall worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel filter rusting

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre sidewall worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,422 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 66,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,710 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front brakes has slight fluctuation when braking

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on edges

Metal power steering pipe below radiator to N/S has slight corrosion

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front brakes has slight fluctuation when braking

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on edges

Metal power steering pipe below radiator to N/S has slight corrosion

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

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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ML56 FRK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ML56 FRK, 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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ML56 FRK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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