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MV56 ZYL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,492 mi
Last recorded104,492 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,492 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel cap area slightly corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 104,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel cap area slightly corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,854 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

accident damage on o/s rear

accident damage on o/s rear

coolant level low

exhaust middle section corroded

fuel filter well corroded

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread WELL worn

o/s rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

accident damage on o/s rear

accident damage on o/s rear

coolant level low

exhaust middle section corroded

fuel filter well corroded

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread WELL worn

o/s rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,896 miles

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

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

coolant level low

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,033 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,033 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,238 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,814 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 48,630 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked (replacement advised)

o/s wiper split at ends

tracking advised

Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,630 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked (replacement advised)

o/s wiper split at ends

tracking advised

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,730 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

spare tyre sidewall cut

Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,437 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 24,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 ZYL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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