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HK55 ZRL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,829 mi
Last recorded88,829 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

windscreen scratched offside

Fail 23 Nov 2018 84,411 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

windscreen scratched offside

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,320 miles

Both front lower floor pans to sill edges corroded

Brake fluid level looks low

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,236 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch / outer sill holed an corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch / outer sill holed an corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower floor pans to sill edges corroded

Brake fluid level looks low

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,798 miles

Nearside nearside lower arm rear bush perished

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,390 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine coolant very low topped up

Fail 5 Nov 2015 63,390 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine coolant very low topped up

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,164 miles

o/s/r/ axle beam bush deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,004 miles

dent in n/s/f door

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges(worn to manufactures wear markers)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,004 miles

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

dent in n/s/f door

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges(worn to manufactures wear markers)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,393 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,847 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,228 miles

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

o/s n/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,993 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished slightly outer side-wall

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,170 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 ZRL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

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

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