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AV56 HLF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near top strut mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill from front to rear. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor and rear chassis and exhaust mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded and inner rear sills

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,375 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,578 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,861 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,458 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,015 miles

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

Front brake disc's in poor condition.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,015 miles

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

Front brake disc's in poor condition.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,885 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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AV56 HLF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV56 HLF, 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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AV56 HLF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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