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HJ56 MVC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 MVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 83,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Reverse light not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,680 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front road wheels slightly misshaped.

Both registration plate lights slightly insecure.

Engine coolant low.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly misshaped.

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 77,680 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front road wheels slightly misshaped.

Both registration plate lights slightly insecure.

Engine coolant low.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly misshaped.

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,851 miles

All four wheels distorted on inner edges.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant low.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 68,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 68,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,217 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 59,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 59,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,393 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 34,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,805 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting too perish

Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres out of shape

front wheels are 13 inch rims

paint work damaged

rear wheels are 15 inch rims

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,271 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

n/s/r tyre punctured.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 21,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

n/s/r tyre punctured.

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 MVC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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