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FV55 HYS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,250 mi
Last recorded66,250 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,250 miles

Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 66,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,380 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 38,367 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 33,624 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken likely to puncture tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,643 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 3,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 1,794 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 1,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brakes working ok but require attention(noisy)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,725 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)

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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FV55 HYS 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 FV55 HYS, 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 FV55 HYS registered?

FV55 HYS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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