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MT56 XVL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear under body undersealed rear

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,700 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn + slight lift

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axel bush worn

both rear inner lower sills corroded

coolant stains rear of engine

Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn + slight lift

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axel bush worn

both rear inner lower sills corroded

coolant stains rear of engine

Pass 24 Dec 2018 60,578 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner sill corner areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill corners (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Low coolant

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,176 miles

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

Low coolant

Nearside Wiper splitting

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Radiator/front of engine area (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills, nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Low coolant

Nearside Wiper splitting

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Radiator/front of engine area (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills, nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,922 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 41,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,966 miles

nearside wiper rubber worn

offside front centre wheel cap missing

stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,738 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 25,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 16,867 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

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

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