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MV56 MFA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,497 mi
Last recorded46,497 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 MFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 46,447 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flex cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,708 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

objects removed from windscreen / mirror before test

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

spare wheel carrier is corroded & holed

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,304 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres are worn on inner & outer edges

power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 32,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,123 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 23,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,892 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,410 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,512 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 MFA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MFA, 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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MV56 MFA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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