MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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