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HK55 ZRG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,383 mi
Last recorded117,383 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 ZRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 117,383 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

o/s/r upper shock absorber mounting inside boot starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,371 miles

front tyres wearing low

number plate lights dim

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jan 2016 111,240 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.5% (7.3.D.3)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing low

number plate lights dim

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,159 miles

cluch pipe leaking

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,105 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cluch pipe leaking

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,130 miles

all tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,130 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

all tyres wearing low

n/s/f outer sill corode, out side prescribed area

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,834 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear subframe bushes perrished and worn

slight leak from n/s inner c/v boot

Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear subframe bushes perrished and worn

slight leak from n/s inner c/v boot

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,698 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 71,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,458 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,587 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 ZRG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

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

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