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HK55 XWS

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,632 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,944 miles

both front wishbone arm, rear bushes deteriorated

coolant leaking from thermostat housing

corrosion on body, around fuel filler flap

exhaust system corroded

front floor pans, rear inner sills, front chassis, fuel filter and fuel tank corroded (general underside corrosion evident)

gear selector oil seal weeping gear oil

handbrake reserve low

oil filter corroded and leaking engine oil

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight pulse from both front brakes

strong advise - o/s/f top suspension mount has play

Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone arm, rear bushes deteriorated

coolant leaking from thermostat housing

corrosion on body, around fuel filler flap

exhaust system corroded

front floor pans, rear inner sills, front chassis, fuel filter and fuel tank corroded (general underside corrosion evident)

gear selector oil seal weeping gear oil

handbrake reserve low

oil filter corroded and leaking engine oil

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight pulse from both front brakes

spare tyre flat

strong advise - o/s/f top suspension mount has play

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,237 miles

both front seatbelts slow to retract

engine stained with oil and filter corroded

front tyres worn bald on edges (raised tread) and worn to 2.5mm (min 1.6mm)

fuel tank and filter corroded

handbrake reserve slightly low

n/s wiper blade smears screen

n/s/f wishbone arm, rear bush unbonded around centre sleeve

play in rear suspension top mounts

strong advise - n/s/r tyre heavily perished

underside corrosion evident in places

Fail 14 Jan 2014 37,224 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

engine stained with oil and filter corroded

front tyres worn bald on edges (raised tread) and worn to 2.5mm (min 1.6mm)

fuel tank and filter corroded

handbrake reserve slightly low

n/s wiper blade smears screen

n/s/f wishbone arm, rear bush unbonded around centre sleeve

play in all top suspension mounts (rear worse)

strong advise - n/s/r tyre heavily perished

underside corrosion evident in places

Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,462 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriating outer sidewall scuffed

some corosion to exhaust system

some lift in n/s/r suspension top mount

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,597 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 26,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs worn below manufactures minimum thickness

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,336 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 19,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 13,397 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 10,124 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 XWS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWS, 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 HK55 XWS registered?

HK55 XWS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is HK55 XWS safe to buy?

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