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ML56 TWC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

32,820 mi
Last recorded32,820 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 32,820 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer / Front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer / Front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Rear bush badly split and worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Rear bush badly split and worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around the fuel filler

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Noisy top mount when turning

Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,113 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 30,113 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 27,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOUNTING BUSH BADLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOUNTING BUSH BADLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,626 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on offside front inner wing and both front floors

Fail 3 Oct 2018 20,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on offside front inner wing and both front floors

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and front floor areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area rusting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 16,085 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

accessory removed from windscreen area

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,411 miles

slight split wiper blades

Fail 14 Oct 2014 14,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight split wiper blades

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,966 miles

offside front wheel slighty buckled

small cut in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 12,951 miles

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

offside front wheel slighty buckled

small cut in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 11,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,280 miles

starting to get rusty under car (have under sealed as required

Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,972 miles

all four tyres outer side walls starting to split and perish

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 TWC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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