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HK55 XUC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 XUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,606 miles

Brake performance not tested broken springs at risk of puncturing the tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine management light on emission likely to be affected (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sill marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch , near fuel filler pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside the boot , strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch , near fuel filler pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside the boot , strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers not fully tested

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,607 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,872 miles

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,006 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Exhaust corroding

Front chassis rails corroding

N/S lower sill repaired and corroding

N/S/F tyre has slight wall damage

O/S/R sill drop-plate corroding

Slight oil leak

Slight play in O/S/F top suspension mount

Fail 31 Jan 2017 56,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Dash illuminated by temporary device -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Exhaust corroding

Front chassis rails corroding

N/S lower sill repaired and corroding

N/S/F tyre has slight wall damage

O/S/R sill drop-plate corroding

Reverse lamp not working

Slight oil leak

Slight play in O/S/F top suspension mount

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill/partly covered with trim (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion rear suspension components/exhaust corroding

nsf and osf lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating slightly

nsr and osr sill drop plates/chassis rails corroding by suspension mounts

rear brake application/release uneven 25%

signs of corrosion by front subframe mounts

speedometer partially illuminated by stuck on torch

Fail 5 Feb 2016 49,962 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill/end plate (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill/partly covered with trim (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion rear suspension components/exhaust corroding

ns mirror glass damaged

nsf and osf lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating slightly

nsr and osr sill drop plates/chassis rails corroding by suspension mounts

rear brake application/release uneven 25%

signs of corrosion by front subframe mounts

speedometer partially illuminated by stuck on torch

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,094 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 43,374 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear suspension top mounts worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,374 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear suspension top mounts worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 37,583 miles

front pads appear low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

movement in both rear suspension top mountings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,583 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

movement in both rear suspension top mountings

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,899 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 26,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,388 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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HK55 XUC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 HK55 XUC, 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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HK55 XUC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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