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FY56 JHO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,979 mi
Last recorded83,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 JHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,979 miles

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

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

all exhaust system corroding

all underbody and outer floor rails corroding

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking and worn inner edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on pressure and worn inner edge

all exhaust system corroding

all underbody and outer floor rails corroding

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking and worn inner edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,006 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,941 miles

all underbody and outer floor rails corroding

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating

front chassis and suspension mountings corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,898 miles

exhaust corroding

rear outer floor rails and chassis corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2015 57,898 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre deteriorating (cracks in tread)

rear outer floor rails and chassis corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,037 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,877 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 38,877 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch master cylinder pipe slight fluid leak from resivoir

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,389 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,552 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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FY56 JHO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY56 JHO, 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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FY56 JHO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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