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FP56 HTX

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 HTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,932 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 66,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,390 miles

screw in near-side rear tyre.

slight damage to near-side front wheel rim.

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,387 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight wear both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,348 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,111 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,130 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,130 miles

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

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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FP56 HTX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FP56 HTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 HTX registered?

FP56 HTX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FP56 HTX safe to buy?

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