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HJ56 TPO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,750 mi
Last recorded31,750 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 TPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 31,750 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor areas have been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body rusting to all areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill areas have been repaired. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 31,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area rusted & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,215 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor areas both sides have been repaired & covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody rusting.

Fail 6 May 2021 31,207 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner floor-sill areas marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper area marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs very rusty,marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general underbody rusting

Pass 30 Jan 2020 31,037 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides seat mounting areas rusted. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower corner of a-piller next to windscreen rusted & holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody rusting

rusting to both front lower chassis legs next to subframe mounting areas but not holed.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 31,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner edge of wheel arch holed & outer sill rusted & holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure boot area rusted & holed,exhaust mounting come away from body,very rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides seat mounting areas rusted. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower corner of a-piller next to windscreen rusted & holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rusting to both front lower chassis legs next to subframe mounting areas but not holed.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody of car very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion a pillor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,307 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 23,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,476 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion pan area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion pan area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underside of vehicle quite rusty in places

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,735 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle not excessive at time of test

Slight corrosion around both front strut mountings not excessive at time of test

Wipers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,264 miles

Corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Rear bush in offside front suspension arm perished and splitting.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 10,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Rear bush in offside front suspension arm perished and splitting.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,102 miles

Coolant leak

both front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,361 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 TPO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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