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ML56 XSV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,466 mi
Last recorded60,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,636 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 54,636 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 47,112 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall showing cords but does not exceed 25mm

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,941 miles

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

nearside front inner side wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,497 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 33,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,039 miles

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

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 XSV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

ML56 XSV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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