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ML56 TYO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,356 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front some play in suspension strut top mount

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perrished

Rear valance damaged,unprescribed area

fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 40,356 miles

Front Steering locking device missing both trackrod end splitpins missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front some play in suspension strut top mount

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perrished

Rear valance damaged,unprescribed area

fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,929 miles

Central Rear has had previous collision damage - repaired.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underside. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underside. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 30,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 May 2016 27,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 26,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 21 May 2015 26,742 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 22 May 2014 25,543 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall has a small cut in but not deep enough to reach the cords at present time.

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

Pass 16 May 2013 24,293 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords at present time.

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

Pass 30 May 2012 22,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,247 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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 TYO 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

ML56 TYO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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