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ML56 XPD

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,998 miles

Various under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery light on dash

Various under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,877 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

reversing lights not working

Fail 13 Nov 2019 51,841 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

reversing lights not working

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,656 miles

rear seat base not secured

Fail 3 Oct 2016 34,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear seat base not secured

Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,167 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,174 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 XPD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

ML56 XPD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is ML56 XPD safe to buy?

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