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HK55 ZSP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

35,401 mi
Last recorded35,401 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 35,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded not leaking

thermostat housing damp possible water leak

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive

Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,569 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive

Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both wipers slightly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished - cracking in tread

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 28,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both wipers slightly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly perished - cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre slightly perished - cracking in tread

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,596 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished - cracking in tread

front brake discs slightly pitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 26,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished - cracking in tread

front brake discs slightly pitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,235 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 25,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 21,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,812 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,038 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,263 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f coil spring broken but still doing its job

Fail 24 Jan 2012 18,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f coil spring broken but still doing its job

Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,312 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 16,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,336 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 ZSP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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