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HJ56 LWY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 LWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,632 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,632 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 49,936 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,932 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive reservior (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,932 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive reservior (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,924 miles

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres,perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 49,924 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres,perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 49,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,579 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 46,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,441 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,441 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,935 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 16,204 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 26 Sep 2009 12,407 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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HJ56 LWY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ56 LWY, 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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HJ56 LWY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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