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ML56 TXT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 83,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 83,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front floor pan corroded.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.

Offside Front floor pan corroded.

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 76,263 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm,barely legal.165/65/13 77T. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded.

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.

Offside Front floor pan corroded.

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 65,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

localized corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 65,383 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre heavily wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

localized corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,579 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,759 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

slight shoulder wear on n/s/f tyre

tyre o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,609 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,681 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 28,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres poor and cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,756 miles

All 4x tyres perished/cracked with age

Front brake discs badly worn,corroded/pitted on inner braking surfaces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 11,310 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded/pitted on inner braking surfaces

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 7,957 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 TXT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXT, 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 ML56 TXT registered?

ML56 TXT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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