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MV56 MKL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,235 mi
Last recorded104,235 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 MKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 104,235 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 104,004 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,834 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 78,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Nut (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 44,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,454 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 39,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 37,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,079 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 28,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,718 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 9 Sep 2013 24,733 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 16,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,189 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 MKL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV56 MKL registered?

MV56 MKL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is MV56 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 MKL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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