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AY56 HVL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,744 mi
Last recorded49,744 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner left seal and upper sub-frame mounting at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner left seal and upper sub-frame mounting at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,715 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 46,715 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 30,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,506 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 24,525 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

front brakes have a slight imbalance of 10%.

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape.

n/s/r reflector broken.

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/f wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,525 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

front brakes have a slight imbalance of 10%.

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape.

n/s/r reflector broken.

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/f wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,662 miles

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

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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AY56 HVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY56 HVL, 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 AY56 HVL registered?

AY56 HVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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