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ML56 WLZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,196 mi
Last recorded14,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 14,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,225 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 12,910 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 12,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 12,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 12,096 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 11,286 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 11,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 10,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 9,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 8,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 7,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 5,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 3,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 3,122 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 1,611 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 WLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

ML56 WLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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