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HJ06 LYR

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,018 mi
Last recorded79,018 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 LYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 79,018 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake slightly low braking effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged fouling gear box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,013 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 71,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter corroded and insecure (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

water in fog lamp

Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 58,939 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 48,920 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 48,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 28,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,888 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 12 Jan 2015 16,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 8,705 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 2,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 2,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 2,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 1,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 969 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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HJ06 LYR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 HJ06 LYR, 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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HJ06 LYR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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