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MV56 MBX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,043 mi
Last recorded36,043 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 MBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 36,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel/lower suspension arm rear mnt (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/trailing arm mnt (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/trailing arm mnt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel/lower suspension arm rear mnt (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 33,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,109 miles

Body has slight corrosion around petrol fller neck (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished, has a sight groove on inner wall due to being run flat

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre, heavily cracked and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 20,758 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 20,758 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 18,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,185 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,537 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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MV56 MBX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 MBX, 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 MV56 MBX registered?

MV56 MBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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