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MT56 EVM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 EVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,144 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 66,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,093 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outersll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 63,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant cap missing

Fail 2 May 2019 63,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant cap missing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,172 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,527 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner wing liner insure

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 55,882 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,602 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 49,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 43,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 37,644 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,644 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,081 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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MT56 EVM 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 57.9%.

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 MT56 EVM, 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 MT56 EVM registered?

MT56 EVM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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