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MV56 MLZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,582 mi
Last recorded46,582 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,582 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie and floor areas in places corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded around top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal bulk head area around mounting bracket area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas and inner sill areas corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

travel in parking brake lever

Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,194 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier not fixed down with strap (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Fractured at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded around the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush splitting and seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal lower bulk head around mounting rod bracket undersealed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush splitting and seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at the rear of the engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas and chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 35,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 34,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2018 32,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,960 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 23,960 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under sills / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 23,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,487 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 18 Apr 2016 21,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,873 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front discs badly corroaded

n/s/r tyre badly split on side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,322 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,187 miles

Exhaust system mounts corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,579 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 MLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

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

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