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ET55 HMF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,550 mi
Last recorded56,550 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 HMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 56,550 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak signs of leak (thermostat housing) coolant level low ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 54,150 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,093 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,328 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,786 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,142 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 29,726 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,342 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,874 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,400 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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ET55 HMF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET55 HMF, 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 ET55 HMF registered?

ET55 HMF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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