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ML56 TXU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,090 mi
Last recorded49,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 TXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2019 49,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

front headlamps damp and poor image

heavy underbody and sill corrosion

power steering pipes showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,374 miles

heat shield insecure

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2018 43,372 miles

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

heat shield insecure

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2017 38,376 miles

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside front top mount has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,974 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes having slight fatigue

front subframe mounts showing corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front lower suspension arm bushes having slight fatigue

front subframe mounts showing corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,516 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 50,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,824 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,461 miles

Nearside 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 16 Dec 2009 21,104 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 TXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

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

Is ML56 TXU safe to buy?

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