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MV56 TZS

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,971 mi
Last recorded68,971 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 TZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,971 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mount inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to fuel filler (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper slightly torn

Rear Bumper insecure corrosion to bumper mount ()

engine light indicates a fault

noisy engine

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,316 miles

General corrosion to: floors, subframes, inner wheel arches, rear axle beam & all suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** & age cracks (165/65 13) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,316 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

General corrosion to: floors, subframes, inner wheel arches, rear axle beam & all suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** & age cracks (165/65 13) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill back (2.4.A.3)

boot difficult to open. bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill back (2.4.A.3)

boot difficult to open. bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,761 miles

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

fuel cap area & rear sill backs

Fail 24 Oct 2014 57,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel cap area & rear sill backs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,080 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 50,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,549 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,549 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,196 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 25,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,058 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 TZS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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