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ML56 TVP

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,720 mi
Last recorded16,720 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 16,720 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 15,868 miles

front and center exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front inner sill corroding

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing significantly

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside front chassis corroding behind subframe

offside front inner arch corroding

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling but no excess play detected

offside front outer sill corroding

offside upper outer sill corroding in door shut

vehicle floor corroding by nearside and offside front jacking points

Pass 15 May 2017 14,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on tread area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slightly at flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly in one area (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread area

Fail 14 May 2017 14,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing on tread area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slightly at flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly in one area (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread area

Pass 11 May 2016 14,223 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 14,223 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 13,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 11,049 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 11,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 10,053 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2012 10,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 8,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 7,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,192 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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ML56 TVP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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