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HG56 YSE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,070 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,220 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,220 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 50,216 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 49,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,627 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear sill corroded

signs of under body corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2019 45,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear sill corroded

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,515 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,294 miles

n/s front floor pan (sub frame mount) corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 36,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s front floor pan (sub frame mount) corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2016 35,297 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/osw edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 May 2016 35,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front nearside front floor slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 34,165 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 32,107 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 32,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 29,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 27,920 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 22,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,728 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 YSE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

HG56 YSE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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