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MT56 SVS

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,865 mi
Last recorded57,865 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 SVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,865 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Fail 10 Nov 2017 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,867 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,864 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,173 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 45,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 40,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,477 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 28,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 SVS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT56 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

MT56 SVS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is MT56 SVS safe to buy?

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