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CV56 HLM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 HLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 83,301 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise : surface corrsion to both front outer sills

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 1 May 2019 83,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 4 May 2018 74,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,132 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 67,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 67,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (around fuel cap cover) (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 49,248 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 7 May 2016 49,248 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 9 May 2015 39,983 miles

both rear tyres outer walls poor condition

corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 2 May 2015 39,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres outer walls poor condition

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 9 May 2014 30,128 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 rear tyres cracking on side walls outer

Pass 11 May 2013 19,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 8,298 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 8,298 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,854 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,099 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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CV56 HLM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV56 HLM, 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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CV56 HLM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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