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HF56 KTU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,184 mi
Last recorded77,184 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 KTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front both n/s o/s anti roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2021 77,164 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front centre lower floor corroded [near exhaust flex pipe] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high front n/s headlight aim to high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear n/s brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front o/s and rear o/s lower outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear o/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel has dent in rim

n/s and o/s rear inner sills very rusty

n/s and o/s rear sill end caps has corrision

o/s front sill has corrision

Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle to front sill holed and very rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has dent in rim

n/s and o/s rear inner sills very rusty

n/s and o/s rear sill end caps has corrision

o/s front sill has corrision

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,518 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

servo pipe in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

servo pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,962 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,943 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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HF56 KTU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF56 KTU, 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 HF56 KTU registered?

HF56 KTU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is HF56 KTU safe to buy?

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