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MV56 MGZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 MGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 51,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 51,449 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,819 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 42,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 38,715 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 38,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and o/s/f lipped 2mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached and o/s/f front rear bush deteroated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel binding on brake make horible sound when rotate

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,292 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 30,292 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,439 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 24,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,276 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 MGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

MV56 MGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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