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HJ56 VSA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,207 mi
Last recorded52,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,207 miles

inner sills rusty

near side front mirror slightly damaged

off side rear wheel damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2019 52,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner sills rusty

near side front mirror slightly damaged

off side rear wheel damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,599 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,163 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 49,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,791 miles

nearside stop lamp slightly dim

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,617 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,144 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,876 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,674 miles

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

hazard warning switch slightly faulty

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,819 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 VSA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSA, 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 HJ56 VSA registered?

HJ56 VSA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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