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HG56 FBU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,922 mi
Last recorded107,922 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 FBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,922 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,756 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 103,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,447 miles

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

Front of both floor pans corroded around subframe mounts

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Front of both floor pans corroded around subframe mounts

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,321 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,885 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,885 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,137 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,154 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,912 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,594 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,381 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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HG56 FBU 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 HG56 FBU, 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 HG56 FBU registered?

HG56 FBU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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