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ML56 XTT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,860 miles

heavy grease coated to main brake pipes front to rear at offside /nearside

slight corrosion p/a/s pipes

slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r tyre [inside edge]

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,940 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear tyres splitting and perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 120,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,570 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,147 miles

battery light on

rear axle b ushes split no exsessive movement

Fail 2 Oct 2014 95,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light on

rear axle b ushes split no exsessive movement

Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,689 miles

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

slight play at rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2013 85,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play at rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,794 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 48,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Jul 2010 17,766 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,217 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 XTT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

ML56 XTT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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