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ML56 WLU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,653 mi
Last recorded55,653 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor rails corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroding also n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2021 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor rails corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroding also n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded,also n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2020 53,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded,also n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Strut mounting has play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,555 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 35,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,306 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge suggest steering GEO.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 24,120 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,958 miles

Coolant leak

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

all four tyre sidewalls cracking and perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,676 miles

all four tyre side walls cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2013 16,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyre side walls cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 7,224 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 5,357 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 WLU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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