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MV56 UCO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 47,161 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine requires steaming down for assesment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holes in cills (watch your fingers) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,989 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14h slight flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damaged due to being used while insufficient air in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,468 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,662 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,181 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 UCO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

MV56 UCO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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