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HJ56 ZRV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,931 mi
Last recorded12,931 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 12,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 12,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 12,332 miles

both front tyres show evidence of contact with inner wheelarch liners

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,712 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 11,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 11,490 miles

Offside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2018 11,039 miles

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

Offside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jul 2018 11,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,582 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside rear tyre rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 9,537 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 8,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,975 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2010 3,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s inner cv gaiter insecure

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 ZRV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

HJ56 ZRV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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