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ML56 WDP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,836 mi
Last recorded53,836 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 53,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine noisey

floor panels ,chassis rails ,steering and suspension components ,front and rear subframes ,inner and outer sills ,brake components starting to corrode

several scratches in windscreen

slight play in o/sn/s front top suspension strut mounting bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s front top suspension strut mountings

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors , inner sills, steering and suspension components starting to corrode( surface rust)

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,598 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,270 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,221 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,167 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,553 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 39,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,666 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 WDP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

ML56 WDP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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