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HG56 RKZ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 RKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,618 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to chassis leg corroded to point rear axle mounting strength point is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor section has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,730 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,745 miles

washer bottle split

Fail 24 Jan 2019 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Subframe 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

washer bottle split

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,239 miles

wet test .......

Fail 29 Dec 2017 51,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

wet test .......

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,117 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,552 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 40,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,180 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)

Very slight weep of brake fluid from hose on reservoir.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,010 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 RKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG56 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

HG56 RKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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