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MT56 EVP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 EVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,984 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 87,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge 165/65/13T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge 165/65/13T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,987 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and o/s/f 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and o/s/f 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,339 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,213 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 43,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,211 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,902 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 32,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EVP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

MT56 EVP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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