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ML56 RLO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,770 mi
Last recorded78,770 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 RLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,770 miles

Front Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF TOP SHOCKER MOUNT WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,292 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,108 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,108 miles

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

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

r/o/s tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,329 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 35,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,981 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Yellow Chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust Front Flexy Pipe Worn

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Starting To Tear On Outer Edge - 165 60 14 - (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,401 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,401 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 12,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 12,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RLO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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